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Bulgaria’s finance minister says country is exploring crypto payment options: report

The government official added that he thought Bulgaria was unlikely to become a major hub for crypto miners, many of whom many are reportedly considering leaving Kazakhstan.

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Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department

According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny.

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Lawmakers explore Bitcoin mining efficiency, broader crypto policy issues during Congress hearing

While we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues.

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Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers

The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through these platforms are of particular…

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Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining

True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining.…

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