The harsh language of the CBR’s report sent waves of panic, but now it seems that the regulator might have few allies in the government.
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Belarus to Remain Crypto-Friendly as Ally Russia Mulls Blanket Ban
Authorities in Belarus have no intentions to adopt stricter rules for the country’s crypto space. That’s despite neighboring Russia, a close partner in many areas,
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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
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Law Decoded: When central banks seek public discussion, Jan. 17–24
As the Federal reserve releases its position paper on CBDCs, the Russian Central Bank instigates yet another crypto ban scare.
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No Developed Nation Bans Cryptocurrencies, Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Warns Russia
Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, has criticized Bank of Russia’s proposal to impose a blanket ban on a range of crypto-related activities.
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Russia May Allow Crypto Mining and Gold-Backed Stablecoins, Lawmaker Says
Russia can legalize cryptocurrency mining and stablecoins backed by gold under government control, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has suggested. The statement comes
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