Cryptocurrency Turnover Growing in Russia, Watchdog Reports to Putin

March 12, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Use of cryptocurrencies is increasing in Russia, the head of the country’s financial watchdog has informed President Putin. The agency, Rosfinmonitoring, is following thousands of participants in digital asset transactions with a new blockchain analytics system, the official revealed. Volume of Crypto Transactions in Russia Almost $13 Billion, Financial Authority Says The turnover of crypto […]

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Bitzlato Executives Arrested in Europe, Exchange Laundered €1 Billion, Europol Says

January 24, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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European law enforcement authorities have detained four more members of the executive team of crypto exchange Bitzlato, Europol announced. According to the police agency, nearly half of the funds processed through the platform were associated with various criminal activities. Bitzlato Senior Management Targeted in Europe, Exchange Infrastructure Dismantled High-ranking executives of the recently busted Bitzlato […]

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Ukraine’s Financial Watchdog Reports Blocking Russian Crypto Exchanges

January 22, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The financial monitoring agency of Ukraine has restricted access to a number of online crypto exchangers operating out of Russia. Some of the coin trading platforms are working with sanctioned Russian banks, the regulatory body announced in a report. Ukrainian Financial Authorities Target Russian Crypto Exchange Websites and Wallets The State Financial Monitoring Service (SFMS), […]

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Poland’s Consumer Protection Agency Opens Case Against Cryptocurrency Exchange

January 15, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The body ensuring that consumer rights are respected in Poland has initiated proceedings against a crypto exchange falsely claiming to be Polish. The trading platform also misled customers that it was operating with the regulatory approval of the financial authorities in the country. Belize-based Exchange Risks Hefty Fine in Poland for Allegedly Deceiving Crypto Traders […]

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Full Ban on Crypto in Russia Would Be Counterproductive, Rosfinmonitoring Says

December 11, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Russian citizens and businesses already own cryptocurrencies, which is why a complete crypto ban would be counterproductive, according to a top executive of Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s financial intelligence agency. At the same time, the regulator supports prohibiting payments with digital coins and their advertising. Rosfinmonitoring Backs Government’s Strategy to Strictly Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Russia The Federal […]

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Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Issuance and Circulation of Crypto Assets

December 3, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The authority responsible for crypto oversight in Uzbekistan has determined the order of issuing and circulating digital assets in the country. The main reason behind the move is to establish a mechanism that would allow local companies to attract capital through coins and tokens. Uzbekistan Government Sets Out to Regulate Digital Asset Investments The National […]

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Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit Launches Investigation Into FTX Collapse

November 16, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The Turkish agency responsible for tackling money-related crime has initiated an investigation against troubled crypto exchange FTX. Days after the trading platform filed for bankruptcy in the United States, the department revealed it has been tracking its activities in Turkey. Turkish Financial Watchdog Sets Out to Dig Deeper Into FTX Case Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation […]

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Uzbekistan Introduces Monthly Fees for Cryptocurrency Companies

October 2, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Crypto firms in Uzbekistan will have to pay fees to the state under new legislation proposed by regulators. The charges vary depending on the business activity and can reach $11,000 a month in the case of digital asset exchanges. Failure to pay will result in license suspension. Crypto Operators in Uzbekistan to Be Charged Fixed […]

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Russia Starts Developing Mechanism for International Crypto Payments

September 25, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Financial authorities in Russia have begun work on a mechanism to facilitate the employment of cryptocurrencies for settlements with other nations amid sanctions. The country’s central bank and finance ministry have already agreed on a draft law regulating cross-border crypto payments. Regulators in Russia Move Toward Legalizing Use of Cryptocurrency in Foreign Trade Russian authorities […]

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Crypto Payments Are Acceptable in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Financial Watchdog Says

July 10, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Russian financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring is ready to accept the use of cryptocurrencies in international settlements, the head of the agency, Yuri Chikhanchin, has indicated. The statement adds to growing support for the legalization of international crypto payments in Russia amid financial restrictions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. Top Financial Regulator in Russia Welcomes International […]

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