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Russian Prime Minister, Economy Ministry Support Legalization of Cryptocurrencies

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and the Russian Ministry of Economic Development have backed efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies and integrate them into the country’s economy. The support comes amid mounting sanctions…

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Janet Yellen Admits Crypto Has Benefits — Says Treasury Working on Crypto Regulation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has admitted that there are benefits to cryptocurrency. Crypto has grown by leaps and bounds and is now “playing a significant role” in the investment…

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NFT Rug Pull: DOJ Charges Two People in Million-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Investors

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two people allegedly behind a million-dollar non-fungible token (NFT) “rug pull” scheme. They abandoned the NFT project within hours after selling out,…

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Malaysia Will Not Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Government Says

Malaysia’s deputy finance minister has clarified that the government will not adopt cryptocurrency as legal tender. “Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are not suitable for use as a payment instrument due to…

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Nevada Man Pleads Guilty in $722 Million Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme

A Nevada man has admitted his role in laundering funds solicited for the Bitclub Network, a $722 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. He also pleaded guilty to tax offenses. Bitclub Network…

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Report: Morocco Central Bank Discusses Crypto Regulation Best Practices With IMF and World Bank

The Moroccan central bank is currently holding talks with multilateral lending institutions and other central banks, centered on establishing cryptocurrency regulation best practices. Inevitable Adoption of Cryptocurrencies The Moroccan central…

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US Senate Committee Advances Bill to Mitigate Risks From El Salvador Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender

The Senate bill to mitigate the risks from El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender has advanced in the U.S. “As El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, it’s…

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