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Sberbank Executive Touts Blockchain for Russia
Sberbank executive Alexander Vedyakhin believes blockchain technology could help Russia solve current settlement issues, offering new capabilities for payment systems.
Ukraine Opens Channel for Dogecoin Donations Towards Relief Efforts
As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, Ukraine has increased the number of digital currencies. It now accepts Dogecoins from donors.
He Yi Discusses Binance's Regulatory Strategy Amid Actions Against Binance and Zhao Changpen
In a public letter, He Yi, Co-founder of Binance, discusses the company's compliance strategy, which gains significance amidst a U.S. Department of Justice inquiry initiated on May 6, 2023, 13 SEC charges, and the company's recent exit from the Russian market.
Russia To Introduce Laws Regarding the Confiscation of Crypto Assets
Russia Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov said that the administration is preparing to introduce legislative amendments to the confiscation of illegal digital assets by law enforcement agencies, according to TASS.
Russia Mulling the Idea to Build a Crypto Platform on the Moscow Stock Exchange
Russian lawmakers are mulling the idea that the government could create a cryptocurrency trading platform that will be an offshoot of the Moscow Stock Exchange.
Russian Finance Ministry Compromises, Willing to Take Crypto Suggestions from Central Bank
Russia's finance ministry has said that it is willing to take suggestions on cryptocurrencies from the country's central bank but they should not clash with their approach.
Moscow Exchange Drafts Bill to Offer Digital Financial Assets and Securities Trading
According to local media reports, Russia’s Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX) is drafting a bill aimed at making digital assets available for trading on the stock exchange as securities and directly as digital financial assets.
Crypto is Becoming the Lifeline for Ordinary Russians, Coinbase CEO Says
Meanwhile, as the war between Russia and Ukraine ravages, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that cryptocurrencies are emerging as the lifeline for Russians as the nation faces heavy sanctions.
Russian Investors File Class Action Against Atomic Wallet Following $100 Million Heist
Russian and CIS investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Atomic Wallet, claiming losses of around $12 million following a security breach in June. The lawsuit, coordinated by German lawyer Max Gutbrod and Moscow's Destra Legal, highlights concerns about the platform's security measures and the growing reliance on cryptocurrencies in Russia.
Russia will build a crypto exchange
Russian politicians are amending cryptocurrency laws. Finance Ministry and Central Bank of Russia apparently back the endeavor. Russian currency restrictions and laws wouldn't apply, but transactions would be reported to the tax department.
Taxing Crypto Transactions Would Generate $13B Each Year for Russia: Report
Data collected from Russian authorities showed that the country could earn $13 billion each year by taxing cryptocurrency transactions, Moscow-based news outlet The Bell reported.
Short-Term Holders Dominate Primary Driver for Bitcoin's Liquidation amid Ukraine Crisis
Analysis by IntoTheBlock shows that short-term holders have been the primary catalysts of the present leg down as they continue liquidating their BTC investments.