Russia Can’t Do Without Cross-Border Crypto Payments, Consensus Reached

Key government institutions have agreed that Russia needs to legalize crypto payments for international settlements. The proposal has been gaining support in the past few months since Moscows decision to invade Ukraine was met with wave after wave of Western sanctions….

El Banco de Rusia suaviza las restricciones a las compras de dólares y euros en efectivo

The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto market in the country as currency restrictions have been a driver

Israel prohíbe transacciones en efectivo por montos que comienzan tan bajos como $1,700

New legislation introducing tighter restrictions on payments with large sums of cash will enter into force in Israel on Monday. The goal, as stated by the countrys tax authority, is to improve the fight against organized crime, money laundering, and tax

Las tarjetas de crédito no deben usarse para transacciones criptográficas, Dice el organismo de control financiero de Taiwán

El regulador financiero de Taiwán ha pedido a los bancos locales que no permitan el uso de tarjetas para pagos en transacciones que involucren criptomonedas, medios locales revelaron. La autoridad dice que estos activos son riesgosos y que los flujos de efectivo asociados son difíciles de monitorear.. taiwanés…

Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says

Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the countrys energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it

Iran to Shut Down Crypto Mining Farms Amid Record High Power Demand

Authorities in Iran plan to unplug licensed crypto mining facilities as electricity consumption in the country is reaching record highs. The mining farms will be cut off from the grid on Wednesday, the Islamic Republics Ministry of Energy announced. Legal Crypto

Russian Crypto Mining Giant Bitriver Considers Challenging US Sanctions

Rusia’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….

Exmo, líder en bolsa de Europa del Este, vende negocios en Rusia, Bielorrusia

Excelencia, un intercambio de cifrado con sede en el Reino Unido con amplia presencia en Europa del Este, se retira de Rusia, Bielorrusia y Kazajstán. La plataforma de comercio, Exmo.com, lo dice’s making the move to avoid jeopardizing its expansion in other regions by operating in high-risk markets

Republic of Ireland to Prohibit Political Cryptocurrency Donations

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

Digital Ruble ‘Much Needed,’ Russia’s Central Bank Says, Won’t Delay Testing

The Central Bank of Russia has emphasized the importance of moving forward with its digital ruble project. According to a statement by a top representative, the monetary authority has no intention to delay the trials despite not all invited banks being