Sputnik — Vladimir Putin Endorses Russia’s New Cryptocurrency

Summary:
Rumors confirmed. After months of speculation and conflicting messages, ministers have announced the Russian Federation is to issue its own official cryptocurrency - the CryptoRuble. The landmark development makes Russia the very first government in the world to official pursue virtual tender. China likely not to be far behind.Interesting article. Short and worth a read in full.Sputnik InternationalVladimir Putin Endorses Russia's New Cryptocurrency

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Mike Norman considers the following as important: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, CryptoRuble, Russia, sovereign digital currency

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