in the Kremlin believes that Russia is not ready to recognize Bitcoin. As the president’s spokesman said, Dmitry Peskov, currently there is no reason for this, his words lead RIA Novosti.
“Definitely, Russia is not ready for such steps. So far, there is not the slightest reason to take such steps,” he said, and called Bitcoin “Quasivalo”. Even the sand added that equalizing cryptocurrencies to ordinary money will not be able to bring anything to the economy, besides harm.
The first country in the world, which recognized Bitcoin, became Salvador. The relevant law came into force on Tuesday, September 7. Now the cryptocurrency can be paid along with the US dollar. Salvador has already bought 400 bitcoins. The government of the country has created a fund for 150 million dollars – Salvadorers can get on their electronic wallet 30 dollars in Bitcoins.