Russia
Russian Official: Payment Giant Qiwi's Digital Currency Idea 'Illegal'
A Russian official is speaking out against plans by a leading domestic payment company to release a bitcoin alternative.
Russian Artist Makes Music Using Bitcoin Market Data
Check out this art technology installation that creates music using live bitcoin market data.
Russian Watchdog Threatens News Site Over Bitcoin Article
Russia's media watchdog has told Zuckerberg Pozvonit, a local tech news site, it must delete or edit a bitcoin-related article.
BitFury Investor: Leave the Blockchain to Me
Gleb Davidyuk has one simple piece of advice for fellow investors who are looking to back blockchain projects: don't.
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.
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.
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.
Blocked Bitcoin Websites Back Online After Court Case Win
A regional Russian court has overturned a decision today that led seven bitcoin websites to be restricted from public access in January.
Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban
Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.
Russian Exchange Leaks Source Code Amid Bitcoin Crackdown
A defunct Russian bitcoin exchange has released its source code to the bitcoin community amid the country's increasing crackdown on digital currency.
