Pavel Krasheninnikov: The government has those who want to recognize cryptocurrencies as an object of civil law – Bits Media

The head of the State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation told, that among government officials there is still no consent regarding the recognition of cryptocurrencies by the object of civil law.

Pavel Krasheninnikov assures, that it is the lack of consensus and a single opinion on this issue and explains the absence of relevant laws. The deputy himself believes, that a compromise is needed.

“So far there are no bills. But, As far as I know, In the government, some discussions are taking place. There is a group of persons, which for that, so that cryptocurrency becomes an object of civil law, Others against. Everyone has strong enough arguments. Think, We need some limits of cryptocurrency turnover, The transparency of this turnover - this must be provided ", - says the parliamentarian.

Recognition of cryptocurrencies by the object of civil law equates them to property and will make the turnover legitimate in Russia. This approach has as supporters, So are opponents, Therefore, Krasheninnikov advocates a compromise - the turnover is, but limit.

Earlier, the chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov confirmed
the intention of the authorities to completely prohibit the turnover of cryptocurrency assets in Russia.