Belarus Moves to Allow Investment Funds to Acquire Crypto Assets

February 5, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to do so is part of a package of necessary legal changes tailored to attract such institutions to the country. Finance Ministry Takes Steps to Facilitate Crypto Investments in Belarus Amendments aimed at luring investment funds […]

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Belarus to Remain Crypto-Friendly as Ally Russia Mulls Blanket Ban

January 26, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities in Belarus have no intentions to adopt stricter rules for the country’s crypto space. That’s despite neighboring Russia, a close partner in many areas, considering a blanket ban on а number of activities related to cryptocurrencies as suggested by the central bank in Moscow. Belarus to Keep Favorable Crypto Regulations Officials in Belarus do […]

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Russian Government Allows Regions to Raise Electricity Rates for Crypto Miners

December 25, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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The federal government in Moscow has permitted regions to determine local electricity tariffs for the population, a measure that will affect crypto mining at homes. Subsidized household electricity in Russia is often used to mint digital currencies in basements and garages. Regions in Russia Granted Permission to Increase Costs for Home Mining Russians mining cryptocurrencies […]

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Federal Security Service of Russia Seeks Powers to Obtain Information From Crypto Platforms

October 31, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation has issued a draft order allowing its agents to request information from cryptocurrency platforms among other organizations. The move follows changes made to the anti-corruption legislation in Russia, the agency noted. FSB Wants Access to Crypto Data for Anti-Corruption Checks in Russia Russia’s main law enforcement agency, […]

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Putin Orders Russian Government to Prepare to Check Officials With Crypto Assets

August 18, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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President Vladimir Putin has tasked several ministries and the central bank to prepare to verify information provided by government employees about their digital asset holdings. The order comes as part of a new plan to combat corruption which was recently approved by the Russian leader. Authorities to Inspect Crypto Disclosures Filed by Russian Officials as […]

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