Putin In Favor Of Bitcoin Mining, Opposes Crypto Ban Proposal

Putin In Favor Of Bitcoin Mining, Opposes Crypto Ban Proposal

President Vladimir Putin argued in favor of bitcoin mining citing the competitive advantages it brings for the country, thus opposing the crypto mining ban recently proposed by the Central Bank following the pressure from Russia’s Federal Security Service. The Crypto Ban The Central Bank of Russia has flirted with the possibility of a crackdown on […]


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Putin Supports Bitcoin Mining in Russia: Report

The Russian President is reportedly in favor of a welcoming regulation for bitcoin miners despite the Bank of Russia’s ban recommendations.

Putin: Russia Has ‘Advantages’ In Bitcoin Mining

Putin also asked the central bank and the government to come to a consensus on bitcoin regulation.

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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. Putin Asks Ministers and Bankers to Report Back With Consensus on Cryptocurrencies 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,....