Putin signs order requiring Russia officials to report digital currency holdings
Public officials in Russia must include digital currencies owned by their spouses and children, and must report by June 30, 2021.
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New law gives digital currencies legal status in Russia
The bill, signed by President Vladimir Putin, bans citizens from using digital coins to pay for goods and services.
‘Blockchain will belong to us’: Putin calls dibs on blockchain
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reigniting a decades-old rivalry, saying the United States has the Internet, but blockchain technology will be Russia’s.
Venezuela got help from Russia in launching petro: report
Russian billionaires reportedly advised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in his efforts to create petro, the first state-backed cryptocurrency in the market.
Russia prepares to legalize cryptocurrency by July
There are two draft laws that focus on blockchain technology which have been developed and form the basis of the cryptocurrency legislation.
From tax breaks to unblocked sites, cryptocurrency ekes out multiple wins in Russia
It has been a fairly busy week for the cryptocurrency sector in Russia.