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US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

The Treasury Department guidelines equated crypto transactions to “deceptive or structured transactions or dealings” in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions.

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Crypto firms may still face SEC penalties for self-reporting securities laws violations: Report

SEC enforcement director Gurbir Grewal reportedly said the agency wouldn't be ignoring the funds or securities laws violations for crypto companies that come to them.

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Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?

Age verification and educations around the implications of blockchain technology should be enforced for minors dabbling in the crypto space.

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Crypto could bypass President Biden’s ‘devastating’ sanctions on Russian banks and elites: Report

“If a wealthy individual is concerned that their accounts may be frozen due to sanctions, they can simply hold their wealth in Bitcoin," said Mati Greenspan.

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