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We Can’t Keep Crypto Under Lock and Key Anymore Says Senior Russian Politician
Russia’s first deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov has repeated plans for the country to adopt its own cryptocurrency. Speaking to local news network RBC about the so-called ‘BitRuble,’ Shuvalov said the Russian security service the FSB was already considering potential security loopholes ahead of time. “I am a supporter of a cryptoruble coming into being,” he said. “Discussing Blockchain, we agreed we should act carefully - the government, central bank and the FSB.” In line with previous comments on the controlled nature of a future Blockchain-based currency, Shuvalov reiterated there should be no risk of “harm to the national economy.” …
Bitcoin Regulation / Aug. 24, 2017