Vladimir Putin
First Mover Asia: Taiwan, Singapore Are Not Stablecoin Fans; Major Cryptos Decline as Russia Invasion Looms
Taiwan and Singapore are wary of ceding control of their currencies; bitcoin, ether and most other major cryptocurrencies fell as Russian President Vladimir Putin made a defiant case for invading Ukraine.
Russia's Top Officials Unable to Agree on Crypto Regulation, Despite Putin's Call for Compromise
Top Russian government officials failed to reach an agreement on how to regulate cryptocurrencies despite President Vladimir Putin calling for a quick solution. "The Hash" co-host George Kaloudis said that while it's weird Russia isn't immediately banning crypto, this disagreement isn't surprising. Plus, the panel points to the central bank's continued stress about crypto risks and why maintaining that stance is like "beating a dead horse."
Vladimir Putin Offers Hope for Crypto in Face of Central Bank Call for Ban
Crypto's risk must be offset against the country's "competitive advantages" when it comes to mining, Russia's leader said.
Putin Says Crypto Can’t Yet Replace Dollar in Settling Oil Trades: Report
The Russian president said it’s too early for that.
Putin Signals Tolerance of Cryptocurrencies
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for Russian President Vladimir Putin saying crypto has value but cannot yet replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades.
Putin: Crypto Can’t Yet Replace Dollar in Settling Oil Trades
Reacting to Russian president Vladimir Putin saying he doesn’t think crypto can replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades yet, though he believes it has value. Merkle Science’s Mary Beth Buchanan discusses the implications for Russia potentially warming up to crypto.
Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.
Bitcoin Donations to Navalny Surge After Russian Opposition Leader Is Jailed
Putin's opponent received 3.7 bitcoin in the last week, tripling the amount raised in the first two weeks of 2021.
Putin Orders Russia's Public Officials to Report Crypto Holdings
Russian civil servants must start reporting their crypto assets as the country's first crypto law comes into force in January.
Moscow Said to Hire Kaspersky to Build Voting Blockchain With Bitfury Software
Moscow's government is giving voters the option of having their ballots recorded on a blockchain despite transparency concerns.
