Dmitry Peskov: "Russia has no reason to recognize bitcoin" – Bits Media

Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said, that the recognition of bitcoin as a means of payment could harm the financial system.

According to the publication of RIA Novosti, Dmitry Peskov commented on the status of bitcoin in Russia. He noted, that the country is not ready to legalize bitcoin as a means of payment.

According to the presidential press secretary, if the cryptocurrency has the same status, like monetary instruments, it will harm the financial and economic system. He claims, that Russia is not ready for such a step. Besides, Dmitry Peskov said, that bitcoin is a quasi-currency.

Seems to be, the reason for commenting on the status of bitcoin in Russia was the today's entry into force of the law, recognizing BTC by a legal payment vehicle in Salvador. El Salvador's government started today
purchases of bitcoin and has already acquired 400 BTC.

The purchase of bitcoins takes place as part of the launch
special fund for $150 million to support the implementation of cryptocurrency. Coins will be used to work BTC exchange system for US dollars and vice. Large-scale protests against legalization were recently held in El Salvador
the first cryptocurrency.