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Crypto Industry Lobbies Against Bills Targeting Russian Oligarchs Evading Sanctions Using Cryptocurrency

Crypto Industry Lobbies Against Bills Targeting Russian Oligarchs Evading Sanctions Using CryptocurrencyThe crypto industry is lobbying U.S. lawmakers against two bills aimed at preventing Russian oligarchs from using cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions. The U.S. and many other countries placed sanctions on them after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Bills Preventing Wealthy Russians From Using Crypto to Avoid Sanctions The Blockchain Association has been lobbying U.S. […]

‘Absolutely nuts’ — Crypto community reacts to X suspension in Brazil

Report: Official Says Switzerland May ‘Target’ Crypto Assets Belonging to Sanctioned Russians

Report: Official Says Switzerland May ‘Target’ Crypto Assets Belonging to Sanctioned RussiansNeutral Switzerland may target crypto assets within its territory that belong to sanctioned Russian entities, a report has said. The report quotes an official who explains that the move is designed to protect the integrity of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. The official, however, warns that crypto-assets that are not stored with cryptocurrency exchanges are impossible […]

‘Absolutely nuts’ — Crypto community reacts to X suspension in Brazil