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The entity had previously called for the government to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.
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A group of nations led by the U.S. is doubling down its efforts to prevent Russia from evading sanctions using cryptocurrencies.
2022-3-13 15:08 | |
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Russia has proposed a full ban on crypto, this includes both mining and use of cryptocurrencies. The country’s Central Bank suggested that the trading of cryptocurrencies must come to a stop immediately.
2022-1-21 00:30 | |
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The future of cryptocurrencies remains in question all over the world. In Russia, there is still a genuine chance of banning cryptocurrencies altogether, which isn’t too promising. Russia has always been on the fence about Bitcoin and altcoins.
2020-3-23 06:00 | |
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While the Russian Ministry of Finance seeks to complete the project of the Bill “On Digital Financial Assets” (CFA) presented on February 25, 2018, The Central Bank of Russia hinders all its efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, seeing them as an unjustified risk.
2020-3-18 18:34 | |
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The new version of the bill on digital financial assets contains a ban on the issuance and legal use of cryptocurrencies in Russian jurisdiction. The head of the legal department of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Alexey Guznov, shared information on a bill being prepared in the government, the adoption of which will […]
2020-3-17 20:08 | |
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The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.
2020-3-17 17:00 | |
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In what seems to be another episode in a long-running campaign, the Russian telecom regulator has restricted access to at least six websites posting content related to cryptocurrencies. Тhe forum section of Bits.
2020-3-10 06:30 | |
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Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the successor of KGB, agreed with the Central Bank of Russia that cryptocurrencies should not be allowed as means of payments on the territory of Russia, a local portal reported.
2020-2-20 20:30 | |
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The Russian security services and the Central Bank of Russia reached a consensus on the regulation of virtual money. They propose to prohibit paying with cryptocurrencies in Russia, and allow exchange operations only through operators with special license.
2020-3-1 10:00 | |
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Russia is looking at creating a regulatory distinction between asset tokenization and 'pure' cryptocurrencies.
2020-2-19 22:00 | |
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Russia is looking at creating a regulatory distinction between asset tokenization and 'pure' cryptocurrencies.
2020-2-18 22:00 | |
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The Russian Central Bank is flip-flopping on cryptocurrencies and now says that bank accounts linked to virtual assets may be blocked. The latest news comes from a new amendment to anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines in the country.
2020-2-17 14:20 | |
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In 2019, the Bank of Russia discovered 237 financial Ponzi schemes that operated on the territory of Russia. Many of them promised high returns and encouraged investing in cryptocurrencies.
2020-2-7 15:13 | |
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Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world.
2020-1-23 11:01 | |
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The Russian Federation has a new prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a track record of statements regarding cryptocurrencies and an affection for digitalization. A stated goal of his government will be to turn the country into a digital platform “for the people.
2020-1-18 01:15 | |
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The Russian Federation Prime Minister has made a call asking his country people to try and prioritize the development of the digital economy. RIA NOVOSTI, a Russian news outlet on 16th January 2020 reported that Mikhail Mishustin, who had earlier in the day been confirmed as the new Russian Prime Minister had placed some priorities […]
2020-1-18 21:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency is not money, while operations with it should be taxed – this and other statements were previously made by Mikhail Mishustin, who is now Russia’s new Prime Minister. Russia to Become a Digital Platform Nevertheless, despite the fact that Mishustin doesn’t seem to shift the government’s approach towards cryptocurrencies, he is an avid fan of digitalization, and this is a plus for the crypto world.
2020-1-17 00:00 | |
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While the United States' regulations surrounding blockchain technology or cryptocurrencies need clarity, other countries like China, Russia as well as Venezuela seem to be making headway. Recently, thThe post Russian bank head: Countries that don't embrace blockchain will end up in Stone Age appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-28 14:30 | |
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According to recent reports, the Bank of Russia has started using a regulatory sandbox to test the performance of stablecoins. Russia Warming to Stablecoins Russia’s stance towards cryptocurrencies has always been questionable, with the country’s intentions and goals never being fully known to anyone.
2019-12-26 16:45 | |
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A phenomenon like bitcoin can gain recognition, including regulatory, in many different and often unexpected ways. Governments that hesitate to accept cryptocurrencies as legal tender, sometimes validate their existence indirectly and even acknowledge they can be used for payments.
2019-12-26 12:15 | |
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Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world. The forum welcomes more than 5000 participantThe post 5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-19 17:30 | |
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Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world. The forum welcomes more than 5000 participants this spring at an innovative venue — Music Media Dome.
2019-12-18 14:10 | |
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Russia may prohibit crypto payments for goods and services, but achieving such a ban might be quite difficult. This is the conclusion of Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Market.
2019-11-30 16:30 | |
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The Bank of Russia, known as the central bank of the country, has recently offered its opinion on banning cryptocurrencies. According to it, a crypto ban is not out of question right now. If the legislative level of the government decided to ban cryptos, the bank would fully support the decision. At the moment, the […]
2019-11-30 22:30 | |
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Cryptocurrencies might be the avenue to eliminate the dollar’s popularity; BRICS member countries discussed designing a digital currency in their latest summit. According to RBC, a Russian news outlet, the BRICS member states are considering a common payment settlement system.
2019-11-15 16:35 | |
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The BRICS countries could launch their own cryptocurrencies to shift away from the US Dollar
2019-11-14 22:35 | |
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Federal agencies in Russia are reportedly developing proposals for confiscating cryptocurrencies by 2021. What could it mean for the country? The post Russia Prepares Law to Allow Cryptocurrency Confiscation appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
2019-11-8 22:03 | |
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The Russian government is considering enforcing a law to curtail the use of digital assets for criminal activities, local financial news outlet RBC reported on November 7. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, along with other relevant authorities, plan to roll out a legal mechanism that would allow seizure of virtual assets for confiscation […]
2019-11-8 00:46 | |
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The Bank of Russia has put out a statement saying it is against any ‘monetary substitutes. ’ That being said, the bank is currently actively studying stablecoins planned by various national governments.
2019-11-8 00:32 | |
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XRP, the native token of Ripple, has found itself in many places, considering the widespread network of its creator. With low fees and fast transaction times, it manages to remain in the top cryptocurrencies in the world, and that’s just the kind of flexibility that consumers enjoy.
2019-10-29 23:23 | |
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The Russian Central Bank has never been a fan of cryptocurrencies. Central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has adopted a hardline stance against cryptocurrencies in Russia, so her latest statement regarding the fate of a national cryptocurrency in the country doesn’t come across as a surprise.
2019-10-13 14:49 | |
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While several countries are wading into the cryptocurrency industry by issuing CBDCs and releasing their own national cryptocurrencies, Russia has confirmed that it won’t be following suit. According to Russian state media, Elvira Nabiullina, Head of the Russian Central Bank, asserted at a recent event that the bank seems to find that there is no […] The post Russia’s Central Bank dismisses any need to issue national cryptocurrency appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-10-10 14:56 | |
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Relations between Belarus and Russia have always been quite complicated. The union the two close allies created has faced all kinds of challenges over its 20 plus years of existence. Now cryptocurrency is becoming a new apple of discord, as Minsk has taken a relatively friendly approach to regulating decentralized assets, while some in Moscow […] The post Here’s How Belarus Pressures Russia to Legalize Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2019-10-8 19:05 | |
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Cryptocurrency adoption has seen a significant boost in 2019, where major financial institutions like Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, and ING have either tested their stablecoin or are pondering over launching one.
2019-10-6 00:16 | |
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The world as a whole is slowly starting to accept Cryptocurrencies and, to a further extent, blockchains into their day-to-day functionality. While countries like Uganda warns against the use of things like Bitcoin, Russia has set out to divide cryptocurrencies into three legal categories.
2019-10-4 01:19 | |
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In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and Hong Kong, according to reports on October 2, 2019.
2019-10-3 01:00 | |
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Russia’s Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of regulating cryptocurrencies into three distinct legal categories. The move would allow the country to regulate the industry much easier.
2019-10-2 14:27 | |
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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has openly declared his regime’s love for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The controversial politician on Tuesday said his government is using cryptocurrencies to access national and international payment infrastructure.
2019-10-1 13:44 | |
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The Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia called cryptocurrencies a financial pyramid and urged Russian investors not to invest their savings in them.
2019-10-3 12:23 | |
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Venezuela appears to be leveraging cryptocurrencies as part of a larger effort to bypass US sanctions. According to an investigation by Spanish newspaper ABC, President Nicolas Maduro and his administration are using a digital wallet app called Jetman Pay to convert tax revenue from one of the country’s main airports into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
2019-7-26 14:02 | |
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The unique ability of cryptocurrencies to realize global payments is already used by several economies, mainly depressed or under sanctions. It seems that Russia intends to go this way – at the expense of nickel and palladium.
2019-7-26 02:02 | |
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The fourth largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Life 2019, takes place in Moscow on October 16 to 17, 2019. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.
2019-7-14 02:00 | |
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The 4th largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 takes place in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.
2019-6-26 12:00 | |
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The 4th largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 will kick off in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and members from 70 countries will address the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.
2019-6-24 13:09 | |
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Cryptocurrencies are being used more each time in the field of geopolitics, transcending the image of being just an experimental technology promoted by some fintechs and enthusiasts. After drawing the attention of the G20, several.
2019-6-20 01:20 | |
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By CCN Markets: Russia is continuing to explore the possibility of a gold-backed cryptocurrency for use as a cross-border settlement alternative with other countries. Under heavy sanctions from the US, the potential of a value-pegged cryptocurrency could help Russia escape from the usage of the Dollar as a currency standard.
2019-6-17 15:17 | |
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Russia is getting bullish about blockchain, which was one of the main topics at a local economic forum. Cryptocurrencies seemed less favorable there, however — learn more in our recap
2019-6-17 11:35 | |
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Russia may build a large financial center on the island of Bolshoy Ussuriysky
2019-6-11 15:48 | |
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The Duma (parliament) representative in Russia may finally have given some clarity on cryptocurrencies, albeit inadvertently. While announcing potential fines for miners, it stated that owning bitcoin was possible.
2019-6-10 12:00 | |
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The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on two individuals and a company in the United Arab Emirates for facilitating North Korea’s illicit use of digital assets.
However, the new law doesn't lift the existing ban on crypto payments inside the country.
Lithuania has imposed a €9.3 million ($10.07 million) fine against local cryptocurrency firm Payeer over sanctions violations, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Specifically, Lithuania’s financial crimes watchdog, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), penalized the regulated crypto company for facilitating the…
A UN Security Council panel is investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023, for which North Korea may have been responsible, which were valued at more than $750 million.
The laws are to ensure sanctions rules are applied uniformly across the EU's 27 member states.
Moscow wants to establish an autonomous BRICS payment system, leveraging digital currencies and blockchain in an effort to decrease its dependency on the U.S. dollar. In an interview with the Russian state-owned news agency TASS on Feb. 5, Kremlin aide…
The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday.