Putin On The Naughty List? Russian Santa to Issue Cryptocurrency
Putin may be in a touch of trouble this Christmas , with the announcement that Ded Moroz (the Russian version of Santa Claus) is considering issuing his own cryptocurrency . The Russian government's position on cryptocurrencies is famously dubious, and if the Russian Santa is on board, there may be a collision coming. On his tour around Russian cities visiting the underprivileged and children’s hospitals, the character (who resides at a theme park in Velikiy Ustyug), Ded Moroz made it clear that he likes to keep up with the times. In an interview he said: "I live for a very long time and do not remember how old I am, but I want to keep up with the times. Now the world is ruled by electronics, and friends advise me to release my own cryptocurrency.” With Santa pushing a crypto agenda, those who are against the digital currencies may find themselves out in the cold this Christmas. This may well include Vladimir Putin. Setting up a cryptocurren...