Russia has a very interesting relationship with cryptocurrency. We have seen so many conflicting reports over the past few months, it almost becomes impossible to keep tabs on things. The head of Russia’s Sberbank now claims Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are never going away. It’s a bold statement, although it is evident there is a lot of truth to this train of thought. Russia’s Complicated Relationship With Cryptocurrency There have been conflicting reports regarding the future of cryptocurrency in Russia. More specifically, we have heard rumors of Bitcoin’s legalization, a ban on all cryptocurrency activity, and even jail time for miners. So far, none of these claims
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Sberbank’s Herman Gref: “Cryptocurrencies Are a Fact of Our Life”
