[2016-07-13]Russian Political Party Proposes to Legalize Bitcoin

[BTCBinary]

Russian Political Party Proposes to Legalize Bitcoin

Titov Boris, the Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneurs’ Rights in Russia and the Leader of Right Cause party, is trying to lead the Party of Growth to create clear and transparent legal regime and regulations for cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. The Party of Growth, which represents liberal free market economy and democracy, believes that the Bitcoin blockchain technology is developing rapidly around the world, including Russia...

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/07/13/russian-political-party-proposes-legalize-bitcoin-property-rights/

[Gahs]

I wonder if Putin would allow that to happen during his tenure, he seems to have a distaste for cryptocurrencies. It is possible that Russia would open its gates once more if a new government comes in, but till then... I will keep my fingers crossed.

[DAOstock]

better dont mess with Vladimir Putin, imho

[BellaBitBit]

Banning it then legalizing it... then regulating it. Russia is all over the place with Bitcoin I am also curious to see what Putin does during his tenure with it