Proposed Crypto Mining Ban in Norway Fails to Gain Support in Parliament

A push to prohibit the energy-intensive proof-of-work mining of cryptocurrencies in Norway has been rejected by the majority of lawmakers. The ban had been suggested by the far-left Red Party which also didnt win backing to raise an electricity tax for

Der russische Krypto-Mining-Gigant Bitriver erwägt, US-Sanktionen anzufechten

Russland’s Bitriver, one of the largest operators of crypto mining data centers, may take legal action against the U.S. over the decision to place it under sanctions. The company insists it does not help the Russian government to circumvent international restrictions….

Russlands Antimonopolbehörde schlägt höhere Stromtarife für Heim-Krypto-Miner vor

Der Antimonopoldienst Russlands hat vorgeschlagen, dass Russen, die in ihren Häusern digitale Währungen prägen, mehr für die verbrauchte elektrische Energie bezahlen sollten. Der Vorschlag kommt nach der Vorlage eines Gesetzesentwurfs zur Regulierung des Kryptowährungs-Minings beim russischen Parlament….

Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale

Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to

Der Präsident von Usbekistan erlässt ein Dekret zur Regulierung von Kryptowährungen, Bergbau und Handel

The government of Uzbekistan has moved to expand its crypto regulations through a decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The document provides definitions for terms like crypto assets, exchange, und Bergbau, and determines the main regulatory body for the industry. Agency

Die Bank of Russia versucht, Börsen den Handel mit digitalen Vermögenswerten zu ermöglichen

Die Zentralbank von Russland hat kürzlich vorgeschlagen, traditionelle Börsen für den Betrieb auf dem Markt für digitale Vermögenswerte zu autorisieren. Branchenbeobachter sagen, dass die Regulierungsbehörde darauf abzielt, Anlegern die Möglichkeit zu bieten, Kryptowährungen in einer kontrollierten Umgebung zu handeln. Russian Stock Exchanges

Führende osteuropäische Börse Exmo verkauft Geschäft in Russland, Weißrussland

Exzellenz, eine in Großbritannien ansässige Krypto-Börse mit umfassender Präsenz in Osteuropa, zieht sich aus Russland zurück, Weißrussland und Kasachstan. Die Handelsplattform, Exmo.com, sagt es’s making the move to avoid jeopardizing its expansion in other regions by operating in high-risk markets

Belarus Adopts Legal Procedure for Seizure of Illicit Cryptocurrency

Implementing a recently signed presidential decree, the government of Belarus has introduced a procedure allowing the state to seize digital currency holdings. The move will grant law enforcement authorities in Minsk powers to seize crypto assets linked to illegal activities. Justice

Russian Bankers Suggest Criminalizing Crypto Storage in Non-Custodial Wallets

Keeping cryptocurrencies in non-custodial wallets may be criminalized in Russia, if authorities accept a proposal from the trade association representing Russian banks. While financial regulators think the idea deserves attention, lawmakers and experts doubt its possible to implement such a measure….

Republik Irland verbietet politische Spenden in Kryptowährung

The government of Ireland is preparing to ban political parties from accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency. The move aims to block the perceived threat of Russian interference in the European nations elections against the backdrop of a clash between the West