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Putin Urges Government, Central Bank to Reach Consensus on Crypto, Highlights Russia’s Mining Potential

President Vladimir Putin has joined the debate on the future of cryptocurrencies in Russia, calling on the government and central bank to work out a common position on their regulation.…

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Crypto policy advocacy group warns of ‘disastrous’ provision in a new US bill

According to Coin Center director, the proposed bill would essentially bypass existing checks and balances on the Treasury Secretary’s authority in surveilling financial institutions, including crypto firms.

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U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy

Representative McHenry is convinced that Congress should take crypto regulation away from executive agencies and courts.

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Crypto Ban Proposed by Bank of Russia Met With Opposition in Parliament, Government

The central bank’s push for a restrictive policy regarding cryptocurrencies is not gaining support among members of the Russian government, legislature, or law enforcement. A blanket crypto ban, as proposed…

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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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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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