Former chief executive of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Wex, Dmitry Vasiliev, has been released from arrest in Warsaw earlier this month. The ex-head of the
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Russian bank Sber launches blockchain ETF tracking Coinbase, Galaxy Digital
Called “Sber — Blockchain Economy,” the ETF will trade under the ticker SBBE and track major crypto companies.
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Getting paid in BTC was a ‘big part’ of the reason this MMA fighter signed with Eagle FC
“To be paid in Bitcoin and not give me any pushback on it whatsoever, was huge in the decision,” said MMA fighter Kevin Lee on
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Bank of Russia to Collect Data on Crypto-Related Transactions Between Individuals
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to obtain information from commercial banks pertaining to some money transfers between private individuals, including clients trading cryptocurrency.
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Law Decoded: Three regulatory trends of 2021, Dec. 20–27
The year past saw some fundamental transformations in the relationship between state power and the digital asset space.
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Bank of Russia Wants to Restrict Crypto Investments by Blocking Card Payments, Report Reveals
The Central Bank of Russia is currently reviewing various ways to prevent Russians from investing in cryptocurrency. One the options on the table is to
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