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Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users

Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed…

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Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals

Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly…

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UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case

The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to…

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Coinbase CEO: Regulate centralized actors but leave DeFi alone

Armstrong said that because centralized exchanges and custodians have the most risk of causing consumer harm, regulators must focus there first and foremost.

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Provision Allowing Cryptocurrency Payments in Foreign Trade Added to Russian Bill

A proposal to permit companies to use cryptocurrency in cross-border settlements has made its way to a draft law designed to regulate Russia’s crypto space this year. According to a…

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Russia Considers Using Cryptocurrencies for International Settlements

Authorities in Russia are mulling over the possible use of digital currencies for international payments, a high-ranking official from the finance ministry has indicated. If recognized as property, he noted,…

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Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa to Trial Cross-Border Digital Currency Payments

The central banks of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Republic of South Africa have set out to test the use of state-issued digital currencies in cross-border payments. The trial, led…

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