Breaking news: Russia won't issue own cryptocurrency, but may use existing ones to avoid finance limitations
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Russian president Vladimir Putin denied the issuance of national cryptocurrency speaking during his annual live question and answer session, called "Direct Line". He explained that cryptocurrency cannot be owned by a state due to its decentralized nature.
He reiterated his position that cryptocurrencies are not legal means of payment or store of value, but admitted, that they are worth exploring as a way to avoid "limitations in global finance trade"
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