Russian Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov has opposed the proposed ban of cryptocurrency operations in Russia.
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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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Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers
The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through
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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
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Russia’s National Finance Association Calls for Legalization of Crypto Investments
The main finance industry association of Russia has urged authorities to reconsider a position against crypto investments in the nation’s financial market strategy. The organization
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Owner of Russian bank Tinkoff acquires Swiss digital asset firm
Russian banks have been increasingly moving into the digital asset market despite the Bank of Russia’s hostility toward crypto.
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