Official Document Confirms Bitcoin’s Legal Status in Russia

Official Document Confirms Bitcoin’s Legal Status in Russia

As a result of this official document, there is no legal prohibition related to Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in Russia. The Bitcoin situation in Russia has taken yet another dramatic turn. But contrary to what most people may expect, this is some positive news for a change. A new document has been released by the government which goes to show Bitcoin is, in fact, legal in the country. Although this change had been rumored for quite some time, the document makes it all official. This particular document is living proof cryptocurrencies are considered legal in Russia. Or to be more....


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