The Russian Black Bag

While Putin reaps a whirlwind, ordinary Russians look to bitcoin to try to weather the storm. This article originally appeared in BitcoinLinux‘s “Censorship Resistant Issue.” To get a copy, visit our store. If the world around you collapsed overnight, it’s easy to imagine you would have a plan. Many people would pack their bags and get on the next flight out to start a new life somewhere better. But when society breaks down slowly, it is harder to know when it’s time to go. Sure, the shelves are bare now, but it’s only because of the panic buying. The government