Bank of Russia raised its forecast for the profits of Russian banks in 2023, expecting results that may break the 2021 record. This year’s high
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Poloniex will pay $7.6M settlement to US authorities for ‘apparent violations’ of sanctions
OFAC said Poloniex allowed users in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria to conduct digital asset trades, deposits and withdrawals between January 2014 and November
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‘Evil Crypto’ Can Be Used in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Says
Cryptocurrency may be bad for investors but it can be useful in international settlements, according to a top government official in Moscow. Russian authorities intend
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No Rate Hikes in Russia, Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Level Again
Bank of Russia decided to maintain the interest rate at 7.5% amid moderate inflation, estimated at 2.5% on an annual basis in April, although this
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Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again
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Syrian Official Says US Imposes Sanctions to Steal Nations’ Assets and Exert Control
The Syrian foreign minister says the U.S. imposes sanctions on Syria and Russia to steal their assets and keep them under its hegemony. The U.S.
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