While the US is Working on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Russia is Preparing to Take a Critical Step for BTC!

While the United States is making critical moves to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, reserve studies have also begun in some countries. On the other hand, some countries rejected the idea of reserves, and Russia was among these countries. At this point, Russia is planning a legal path for the sale of Bitcoin seized from criminal cases. Russia's Federal Bailiff Service has taken action to increase government revenue. The agency is working to develop a legal framework for selling Bitcoins seized from criminal cases. Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Senate Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building, Head of the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) Dmitry Aristov called Bitcoin a “problem asset.” FSSP head Aristov said that they are working to sell the seized BTCs in response to a Senator’s question about “protocols for confiscating cryptocurrencies.” Aristov added that Russia should first of all determine the legal status of Bitcoin in Russia. The first target of this move is likely to be a bribery case involving 1,032.1 BTC, which was seized and transferred to the Treasury. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: While the US is Working on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Russia is Preparing to Take a Critical Step for BTC!