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Today In Crypto: Arizona Senator Seeks to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in State; Russia’s Finance Ministry Propose Crypto Regs
Today In Crypto: Arizona Senator Seeks to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in State; Russia’s Finance...
January 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A bill proposed by a state senator in Arizona would make bitcoin legal tender there, according to a Coindesk report Friday (Jan. 28). The bill...

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Binance Looks For Larger Footprint in Russia
Binance Looks For Larger Footprint in Russia
January 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance wants to expand its cryptocurrency exchange in Russia, even as that country’s central bank has called for ban on digital tokens. “Our goal is...

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Finance Minister: Russia Should Regulate, Not Ban Crypto
Finance Minister: Russia Should Regulate, Not Ban Crypto
January 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia needs to create regulations governing cryptocurrencies instead of abolishing them, the head of the policy department at the country’s Ministry of Finance said Tuesday...

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The Evolving CBDC and Crypto Regulatory Landscape in China, Russia and the US
The Evolving CBDC and Crypto Regulatory Landscape in China, Russia and the US
January 24, 2022  |  CBDC

The Federal Reserve released its long-awaited working paper on the benefits and risks of creating a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) last week.  In...

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Crypto Prices Drop After Russia Calls for Ban
Crypto Prices Drop After Russia Calls for Ban
January 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dropped Friday (Jan. 21) following a sell-off in speculative assets amid the news of Russia’s call to ban...

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Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Banning Crypto
Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Banning Crypto
January 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Comparing the digital coins to a pyramid scheme, Russia’s central bank has called for an outright ban on cryptocurrency. According to multiple media accounts Thursday...

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Binance Names New Leaders for Russia, Ukraine
Binance Names New Leaders for Russia, Ukraine
January 11, 2022  |  International

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has named a pair of former government officials to take on new executive roles in its operations in Russia and the Ukraine....

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Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
December 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia may soon regulate cryptocurrency. A working group recently held its first meeting at Russia’s parliament. They have been tasked with crafting legislative proposals designed...

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Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
December 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

To prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Russia is considering restricting the use of debit and credit cards at crypto exchanges,...

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