Does Putin want more control over Bitcoin?

Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 11/07/2017

Russia’s finance minister shares some tidbits from his meeting with Putin last week and one piece of key information was the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The main reason behind regulating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin is to prevent money-laundering of any kind. By doing this, Russia wants to control the way in which Bitcoin is processed and handed out/mined.

Now before anybody has a mild heart attack, they’re not talking about banning the cryptocurrency…. Merely adding some restrictions to keep a close eye on its processes and whereabouts. This includes all purchases, sales, accounts, taxes etc. Some of these new provisions and tightening of the so-called leash will include limiting the sale of cryptocurrency purchases. The amounts and specifics of these restrictions are still in the works however, people in Russia can expect to see this change shortly.

It seems the regulation of cryptocurrencies are getting quite mainstream. Japan, China and Australia have already made regulatory changes with regards to Bitcoin and others alike. Who will follow their lead aside from Russia? Buy your Bitcoins while you can!

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Nicola Davidson

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Nicola Davidson is a content writer with a focus in online gaming. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she has extensive expertise in casino games, sports betting as well as emerging trends that pop up in the iGaming sector. Content is more than just information. It’s about creating an engaging experience for players. Nicola perfects this by writing reviews of new slot releases, a guide to betting strategies or cutting-edge industry news.

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Levi Foster
Levi Foster
2 months ago

It’s intriguing to see Russia taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Balancing innovation with security is a smart move, ensuring a safer economic landscape.

Cameron Robinson
Cameron Robinson
1 month ago

Russia’s draconian crypto control sounds oppressive. Feels like they’re crushing any real innovation! 😠

Levi Shah
Levi Shah
7 days ago

Disguising dull spins as thrilling adventures is misleading fluff! So disappointing! 😠