Ban less likely? Putin says crypto mining has advantages in Russia
Putin says that a surplus of electricity and well-trained personnel gives Russia a “competitive advantage” in crypto mining. Russian president Vladmir Putin has given crypto enthusiasts a glimmer of hope for the future of digital assets in the country, which have been under threat from a recent push to ban cryptocurrencies and mining. The strongman leader opened a Jan 26 video conference with members of the Russian government by saying he would like to “start with an issue that is currently in the spotlight — the regulation of cryptocurrencies.”“Of course, we also have certain competitive....
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President Vladimir Putin has joined the debate on the future of cryptocurrencies in Russia, calling on the government and central bank to work out a common position on their regulation. The Russian leader also emphasized Russia’s strengths as a crypto mining destination.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has added his comments to the ongoing discussion on how to put Russia’s growing crypto space in order. At the start of a video conference with the members of the Russian government,....
Putin also asked the central bank and the government to come to a consensus on bitcoin regulation.
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Bitcoin and other types of crypto has just been outlawed in Russia by no less than the commander in chief himself. A Russian legislative support system website said that on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a legislation setting immediate prohibitions on the use of digital financial assets as a payment method in the country. […]