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Since joining the Russian Federation in 2014, Crimea has existed in some extraordinary circumstances, accepting its special status, both politically and financially. At the international level, after the "Euromadaan", after being separated from Ukraine, the self-proclaimed Republic was placed under an economic blockade. At the national level, Crimea is a federal subject, like many other constituent entities, but also a special economic zone. Moscow is helping in its development to offset restrictions    SOURCE https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-tame-test-crypto-technologies-crimea/