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Vladimir Putin

Russia

Putin: Russia Should Explore Blockchain to Avoid Finance ‘Limitations’

Anna BaydakovaJun 7, 2018

Russian president Vladimir Putin is still skeptical about cryptocurrencies, he said Thursday.

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/50768Russia

Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro

Nikhilesh DeMar 20, 2018

Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.

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Vitalik Buterin

Meet the Russian Oligarch Launching a Metal-Backed Crypto Token

Anna BaydakovaNathan DiCamilloOct 7, 2019

Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's richest people, tells CoinDesk about his plans for a palladium-backed token and a tokenized commodities exchange.

Russia

Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed

Nikhilesh DeJan 17, 2018

Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that legislation laying out rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector will be needed in the future.

Russia

Putin Investigating ‘Cryptorouble’ as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions

Sujha SundararajanJan 2, 2018

President Vladimir Putin has reportedly commissioned Russian officials to work on developing a national cryptocurrency dubbed the "cryptorouble."

Russia

Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses ‘Serious Risks’

Nikhilesh DeOct 10, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

Bitcoin Mining

$100 Million: Putin Advisor Targets Big Raise for Bitcoin Mining ICO

Stan HigginsAug 8, 2017

An internet advisor to Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to raise as much as $100 million in an initial coin offering.

Russia

Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

Wolfie ZhaoJun 29, 2017

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

Russia

Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum ‘Opportunities’

Michael del CastilloJun 5, 2017

The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.

Russia

Russia’s PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes

Stan HigginsFeb 27, 2017

Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.

Russia

Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime

Stan HigginsFeb 5, 2016

An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.

Bitcoin in the Headlines

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Putin and Deloitte Draw Summer Snores

Pete RizzoJul 17, 2015

Despite big names entering the bitcoin conversation this week, press coverage faded as bitcoin's price fell and eurozone uncertainty subsided.

Law

Timeline: Putin Adds to Bitcoin’s Rocky History in Russia

Grace CaffynJul 15, 2015

Following Vladimir Putin's first remarks on digital currencies, check out our refresher on the tumultuous history of Russia and bitcoin.

Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin Addresses Digital Currency

Pete RizzoJul 14, 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his first remarks on bitcoin and digital currencies in a televised interview.

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