Russian Political Party Calls For Bitcoin Legalization

Russian Political Party Calls For Bitcoin Legalization

Boris Titov, the leader of Russia’s Party of Growth, called for the country to legalize cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and become a leader in blockchain development, according to Tass, a Russian news agency. Speaking at a press conference, Titov also said Russia can take advantage of its difficult economic situation to embrace blockchain technology as a way to become a very profitable country. The Path To Progress. The first step is to create a transparent legal system for the cryptocurrency. Titov said the country should create opportunities for foreign investors to invest in bitcoin by....


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