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Sanctions on Russia May Be Streamlined, Sped up by the Digital Age
Sanctions on Russia May Be Streamlined, Sped up by the Digital Age
February 24, 2022  |  International

Russia’s attack on Ukraine is now unfolding. More than 5,500 miles away, the United States is ratcheting up sanctions aimed at punishing Russia for its...

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Russia May Turn to Crypto to Go Around US Sanctions
Russia May Turn to Crypto to Go Around US Sanctions
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Biden administration is putting new sanctions on Russia over the current Ukraine conflict, trying to cut off foreign capital, The New York Times wrote...

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Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
February 23, 2022  |  International

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told finance industry representatives, regulators and trade associations that he wants a tough next round of sanctions on Russia,...

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Today in Crypto: Brazilian Lawmakers Move Crypto Transactions Bill Along; UK’s Luxury Furniture Retailer Sees Sales Boost From Crypto-Paying Consumers
Today in Crypto: Brazilian Lawmakers Move Crypto Transactions Bill Along; UK’s Luxury Furniture Retailer Sees...
February 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Brazilian Senate’s economic affairs committee Tuesday (Feb. 22) approved a bill legitimizing crypto transactions, CoinDesk reported. The bill was introduced by Sen. Flávio Arns...

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EMEA Daily: Regulator Could Order Meta to Stop EU-US Data Transfers; Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
EMEA Daily: Regulator Could Order Meta to Stop EU-US Data Transfers; Russian Finance Ministry Proposes...
February 22, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Meta is facing an order to suspend data transfers to the United States by the European...

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US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
February 22, 2022  |  International

American banks do not expect to see an impact on their business – or wider risk contagion – due to the sanctions the U.S. and...

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US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
February 22, 2022  |  International

In times of war — or of armed conflicts that are wars in all but name — payments can be weaponized (after a fashion). Or,...

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Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
February 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One month after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged regulators to reach a compromise on regulating cryptocurrency, the Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law,...

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Crypto Regulation in Russia is Still an Unresolved Matter 
Crypto Regulation in Russia is Still an Unresolved Matter 
February 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russian government officials failed to reach consensus Tuesday (Feb. 15) on how to regulate cryptocurrencies, sources told Bloomberg.  This is despite a request by President...

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