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Topic: [2015-10-26] Russia’s MinFin Wants to Jail Bitcoin Users for 4 Years (Read 333 times)

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Russia’s MinFin Wants to Jail Bitcoin Users for 4 Years

Russia’s Ministry of Finance (MinFin) has proposed jail sentences for the use of cryptocurrency, strengthening its opposition to the technology.

According to a press release, those found guilty of using so-called “money surrogates” could face up to four years in prison. Current sentences are limited to a fine of up to 500,000 rubles or 2 years’ community service.

http://cointelegraph.com/news/115472/russias-minfin-wants-to-jail-bitcoin-users-for-4-years
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