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Regulation

Timeline: Putin Adds to Bitcoin’s Rocky History in Russia

Following Vladimir Putin's first remarks on digital currencies, check out our refresher on the tumultuous history of Russia and bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2015
Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin Addresses Digital Currency

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his first remarks on bitcoin and digital currencies in a televised interview.

Markets  ·  14 July 2015
Regulation

Russia’s Central Bank Meets With Finance Reps for Bitcoin Talks

Russia's central bank will meet representatives from the financial markets to discuss bitcoin regulation next week, a local news source claims.

Markets  ·  12 June 2015
Regulation

Russia’s Interior Ministry Defers to Central Bank for Bitcoin Guidance

Russia's top cybercrime official has issued new statements on bitcoin and its current uncertain regulatory environment.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2015
Regulation

Russian Ministry of Finance Drafts Bill Banning Bitcoin

Russia’s Ministry of Finance has announced proposals to ban the issuance of bitcoin and any operations involving cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 August 2014
Regulation

Bank of Russia: Bitcoin Should Not Be Rejected

The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2014
Regulation

Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation

Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2014
Regulation

Russia’s Anti-Bitcoin Stance May Be Softening, Reports Say

The Bank of Russia seems to be saying that a February meeting did not result in a bitcoin ban.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2014
Exchanges

BTC-e Exchange Pulls Support for Ruble

Russia has officially banned bitcoin, causing BTC-E to pull support for its national currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2014
Regulation

Bank of Russia Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

The Bank of Russia has issued a statement on digital currencies, echoing warnings by regulators across the globe.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2014