Russia
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.
Crisis in Ukraine Displays US Power Over Payment Systems
The crisis in the Ukraine highlights governments' use payment systems as weapons of war.
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.
Ukraine Protestors Turn to Bitcoin to Ease Cash Crisis
Ukrainian protestors are using bitcoin to facilitate international donations in the wake of the recent revolution.
Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work
Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?
Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses Under Existing Laws
Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.
Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead
Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.
BTC-e Exchange Pulls Support for Ruble
Russia has officially banned bitcoin, causing BTC-E to pull support for its national currency.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Could Ban Bitcoin to Protect Bankers
A Kazakhstan official suggests the country could classify bitcoin as a ponzi scheme this year.
BTC-e Downplays Concerns of Criminal Investigation, Now Revealed as Hoax
A post on the website of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian region Volgograd claims BTC-e is "under investigation".
