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Russian Restrictive Policy Limits Licensed Platforms Transactions

Russian Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance’s adverse opinions lead to a restrictive policy instead of banning the use of cryptocurrencies. Per the Coindesk, the Ministry of Finance purposes a bill that limits the crypto transactions tied with licensed operators in Russia, adding peer-to-peer trading as illegal, while certified wallets are allowed. Related Reading […] дальше »

2022-2-25 11:44


Rise in illegal crypto transactions, as efforts for stricter regulations ramp up in South Korea

South Korea has been witnessing a surge in the use of cryptocurrencies in illegal foreign exchange transactions. While the uptrend was witnessed after the onset of Covid-19, local reports suggest thatThe post Rise in illegal crypto transactions, as efforts for stricter regulations ramp up in South Korea appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2021-10-4 21:00


Economist Who Said The Internet Would Fail Says Crypto Is For Tax Cheats And Criminals

Paul Krugman, who counts winning the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics among his accolades, slams the crypto industry, saying its only use is for “tax evasion and illegal transactions.” The comments came in reference to a Bloomberg article about the infrastructure bill, which has drawn mounting criticism for various reasons. Including the main gripe for […] дальше »

2021-8-28 03:01


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Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power Consumption

Citing a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to deal with shortages will target licensed facilities despite the government admitting that illegal crypto miners burn much more energy. Licensed Crypto Miners Use 300 MW, […] дальше »

2021-5-23 07:00


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Iran to Fine Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity

The Iranian government has introduced a new policy against cryptocurrency miners who use household electricity for their mining activities.  Iran to Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities  According to Tehran Times on Sunday, (Amy 16, 2021), a spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Energy, Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, said that the government would impose a hefty fine onRead More дальше »

2021-5-18 12:00


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Fiat, not Crypto and Bitcoin, Predominantly Used in Money Laundering

Crypto, including Bitcoin and Monero, have had some bad rap over the years for their alleged use as vehicles proliferating illegal activities like money laundering– A Big Fat Lie. From the onset–and perhaps because of the misunderstanding of the technology powering Bitcoin and the nature of BTC transactions, bad actors jumped in hoping to moveRead More дальше »

2021-4-8 15:00


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Binance CEO Backs Indians in their Quest to Revive Crypto Usage in the Country

The founder of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has spoken against the cryptocurrency ban soon to be enforced by the Indian government. While speaking to a local news outlet, Changpeng Zhao explains that making cryptocurrencies illegal to hold will place a limitation on Indian residents, as the asset itself is licit. дальше »

2021-3-18 14:21


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IMF Representative of Nigeria Calls for Caution Over the Use of Cryptocurrencies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative for Nigeria, Ari Aisen recently discussed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that targets crypto entities. In remarks made during a special virtual press briefing, Aisen repeats some of the CBN’s claims that cryptocurrencies were being used “for illegal transactions such as money laundering and drug trafficking.” […] дальше »

2021-2-20 03:00


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US congresswoman introduces a new bill to ban illegal stablecoins

Rachida Tlaib, Michigan’s House Representative, alongside congressmen Jesus Garcia and Stephen Lynch, have introduced a new bill in Congress to ban the use of illegal stablecoins. A press release unveiled this news on December 2, noting that this bill seeks to improve protection for US citizens against the risks associated with the rapidly growing crypto market in the US. дальше »

2020-12-5 12:00


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Russian Government Set to Impose Fines and Imprisonment for Illegal Crypto Activities

The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country.   Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More. дальше »

2020-5-23 16:00


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Iranian Authorities Impound 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines

Power officials in Iran have seized 1,000 bitcoin mining machines in two abandoned factories turned into mining farms in the central province of Yazd, Iran. The officials claim the cryptocurrency mining equipment was seized because their operators illegally made use of government-subsidized electricity, according to a Tech2 report on June 28, 2019. дальше »

2019-6-29 01:00


Bitcoin worth $300,000 at the center of an alleged scandal involving Brazil’s Justice Minister, The Intercept

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons several times over the years, after its use for a range of nefarious and illegal activities. The Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that was closed down by the FBI and DEA, is the most popular example of the same. дальше »

2019-6-18 21:30


Peter Schiff Believes Gov’t Can Shut Down Bitcoin More Easily Than Gold

Veteran gold bug Peter Schiff still thinks gold will win out over Bitcoin – because it is allegedly easier to shut Bitcoin down. Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Won’t See Use If ‘Illegal’ That was one of the conclusions in a wide-ranging debate Schiff had with ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Saifedean Ammous on trader Tone Vays’ YouTube channel May 20. дальше »

2019-5-22 20:00


Illegal crypto-mining: Australian man could face 10 years in jail for illegally mining cryptocurrencies using government devices

An unnamed man from Killara in New South Wales, Australia, is being charged by the Australian authorities for making use of government computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies for self-gain. The man, formerly an Australian government employee, worked as an IT contractor and has been accused of converting government computers into cryptocurrency mining devices. дальше »

2019-5-21 19:30


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Op Ed: A Summary of

In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »

2019-5-18 22:14


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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web

Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »

2019-5-8 18:42


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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web

Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »

2019-5-8 18:42