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OSCE Trains Uzbekistan Law Enforcement to Track and Seize Crypto, Search Dark Web

OSCE Trains Uzbekistan Law Enforcement to Track and Seize Crypto, Search Dark WebThe Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body recently organized a training course for employees of the country’s security agencies in Tashkent. Uzbekistan Police and Security Agents Attend OSCE Course on Cryptocurrencies Representatives […]

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Binance Blocks Accounts Linked to Relatives of Senior Russian Officials

Binance Blocks Accounts Linked to Relatives of Senior Russian OfficialsDigital asset exchange Binance has blocked accounts tied to relatives of government officials in Moscow. Amid mounting international penalties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the trading platform said it will continue to check for users associated with sanctioned individuals. Crypto Exchange Binance Bans Children of Top Russian Figures Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has […]

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Russian Law Requires Election Candidates to Disclose Their Crypto Assets

Russian Law Requires Election Candidates to Disclose Their Crypto AssetsThe Russian parliament has adopted a new law obliging persons running for office to present information about their digital asset holdings. The legislation will amend a number of acts and apply to presidential and parliamentary candidates as well as government officials. Russian Politicians to Declare Their Cryptocurrency Funds Before Elections Members of the State Duma, […]

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Ukraine Targets Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets as Russian Banks Are Cut From SWIFT

Ukraine Targets Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets as Russian Banks Are Cut From SWIFTUkraine is now trying to expose cryptocurrency wallets used by politicians in Moscow amid warnings that Russia may employ digital coins to circumvent sanctions. The initiative comes as western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT, the global interbank payments system. Government of Ukraine Seeks Info on Crypto Assets of Russian and Belarusian […]

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Officials Attend First Lecture on NFTs at Major Turkish University

Officials Attend First Lecture on NFTs at Major Turkish UniversityAnkara University has become the first higher education institution in Turkey to organize a course on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The freshly-launched lecture has been attended by high-ranking government officials, local media reported. Leading University in Turkey Begins Course on NFTs Ankara University has added a course on NFTs to its curriculum, becoming the first Turkish […]

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Russia Adopts Law Allowing State to Seize Illegal Funds, Digital Assets From Officials

Russia Adopts Law Allowing State to Seize Illegal Funds, Digital Assets From OfficialsThe State Duma of Russia, the lower house of parliament, has passed a law permitting law enforcement authorities to seek confiscation of illegally obtained funds from government officials, including cryptocurrency. The state may attempt to seize the assets through court if they exceed the officials’ income. New Law Allows Russia to Prosecute Officials With Illegal […]

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ECB Paper Marks Success Factors for CBDCs, Digital Euro

ECB Paper Marks Success Factors for CBDCs, Digital EuroA paper published by the European Central Bank (ECB) discusses various conditions for successful implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) such as the eurozone’s own digital euro. The authors also point to different risks that such projects entail, like the danger of crowding out the private sector. ECB: Digital Euro Should Be Widely Used […]

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Russians to Pay Fees on Digital Ruble Transactions, Central Bank Says

Russians to Pay Fees on Digital Ruble Transactions, Central Bank SaysUsers of Russia’s central bank digital currency are going to pay a fee for each transaction, a high-ranking representative of Bank of Russia has recently announced. The digital ruble charge, however, is not going to exceed those currently applied to fast payments in the country. Bank of Russia to Charge for Digital Ruble Transfers The […]

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Local Council Member in Ukraine Declares 124 BTC and 500 Tesla Shares

Local Council Member in Ukraine Declares 124 BTC and 500 Tesla SharesA government official in Rivne region of Ukraine owns close to $8 million in cryptocurrency and 500 Tesla shares, his declaration shows. The news comes as another Ukrainian lawmaker in Kyiv has found it hard to prove possession of the crypto holdings on her asset statement. Ukraine Officials Declare Crypto Assets, Fail to Provide Proof […]

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Ukraine Officials Fail to Account for Millions in Declared Crypto Assets

Ukraine Officials Fail to Account for Millions in Declared Crypto AssetsPersonal asset declarations filed by politicians and government officials in Ukraine have indicated that many have made significant investments in cryptocurrency. However, some of them have been unable to prove ownership or account for their digital holdings, local media reported. Lawmaker Loses Over 40 BTC With Stolen Vehicle in Ukraine Dmitry Gurin, a member of […]

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