Putin’s Counselor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments Unacceptable, a Crime
In adding to the recent stance taken by Russian regulators and official authorities, Russian president Putin’s counselor has reportedly stated that accepting bitcoin in Russia is “a crime”. Newly appointed counsel and advisor on the internet German Klimenko, has reportedly claimed that accepting bitcoin as a payment instead of Russian rubles, is unacceptable and is a crime. The seemingly matter-of-fact comments was made in an interview with Russian online news publication Lenta.ru. The comments from the interview were translated and revealed by Russian bitcoin news outlet Forklog. An....
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Soneva Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments
Luxury resort chain Soneva has reportedly begun accepting payments in bitcoin and ethereum at its resorts.
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