Russian President Putin Says Independent Blockchain-Based Payment Network Would Be “Much More Convenient” Than Existing System
A new blockchain-based international payment system could soon take shape, if Russian President Vladimir Putin gets his way. The remarks from Putin about a potential blockchain-based digital payment system were given dur...
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The remarks from Putin about a potential blockchain-based digital payment system were given during a conference on artificial intelligence (AI) hosted by the major Russian bank Sberbank. And according to Putin, it is the international sanctions on Russia that has brought to light the need for an alternative payment system....
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