Russia Rejects Crypto Ban, Opts for Regulatory Roadmap

Key Takeaways A roadmap that outlines restrictions on digital assets rather than a ban has gained support from Russian authorities. This roadmap opposes the ban proposed last week by the Bank of Russi...

‘Maus’ is Amazon bestseller after Tennessee school ban

This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2022 shows a person holding the graphic novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman. Maro Siranosian | AFP | Getty Images “...

Bitcoin’s Drop Below $33K, FOMC Meeting and Russia’s Crypto Ban Debacle: This Week’s Recap

To say that the last seven days were rough on the cryptocurrency market would be a wild understatement. A lot happened, and the volatility jumped through the roof, so let’s start with Bitcoin. BTC’s p...

No Ban: Russia has a “competitive edge” in crypto mining say Putin

Putin claims that Russia has a “competitive edge” in crypto mining due to a surplus of power and well-trained employees. Putin admitted that increasing the usage of cryptocurrency “carries certain dan...

Putin Wants Crypto Regulation In Russia Instead Of A Proposed Outright Ban

Putin says that a surplus of electricity and well-trained personnel give Russia a “competitive advantage” in crypto mining. Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be on the side of the crypto commu...

First Putin, now Finance Ministry: No crypto ban, rather regulation is the way to go

Russian lawmakers and administration are locking horns over the fate of the country’s cryptocurrency sector, even as the threat of a blanket ban looms over its head. In the latest development, the Rus...

Draft Bill Would Give US Treasury Power to Ban Crypto Exchanges

In brief The U.S. Treasury already has wide power to prohibit the “transmittal of funds” to combat international money laundering. But there are some restrictions. A draft bill headed to t...

Putin ‘Not Going To Ban Bitcoin In Russia’ As He Supports Proposal To Regulate Crypto Mining ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Russia’s government and central bank (the Bank of Russia) advocate for two opposite approaches to regulating cryptocurrencies in general and Bitcoin ...

US Unveils Bill Giving Treasury Secretary ‘Unchecked and Unilateral Power’ to Ban Crypto Transactions, Advocate Warns – Regulation Bitcoin News

A new bill introduced in the U.S. has a provision that “would essentially give the Treasury Secretary unchecked and unilateral power” to ban cryptocurrency transactions, warned crypto advocacy organiz...

Vladimir Putin Puts an End to Speculations about the Cryptocurrency Ban

Jan 27, 2022 at 13:14 // News During a video conference with the government  held on January 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government and the Bank of Russia to seek consensus on ...

Russia is unlikely to ban crypto as Putin says mining benefits the country

Vladamir Putin, Russia’s President, has given crypto enthusiasts in the country a ray of hope after the central bank proposed a ban on cryptocurrencies and mining. A report unveiled this news earlier ...

Vladimir Putin Offers Hope for Crypto in Face of Central Bank Call for Ban

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for consensus between his country’s government and the central bank following the latter’s recent call for an outright ban on crypto. Speaking i...

Ban less likely? Putin says crypto mining has advantages in Russia

Russian president Vladmir Putin has given crypto enthusiasts a glimmer of hope for the future of digital assets in the country, which have been under threat from a recent push to ban cryptocurrencies ...

Putin In Favor Of Bitcoin Mining, Opposes Crypto Ban Proposal

President Vladimir Putin argued in favor of bitcoin mining citing the competitive advantages it brings for the country, thus opposing the crypto mining ban recently proposed by the Central Bank follow...

Crypto Ban Notice Issued by Nepal Bankers’ Association

Alex Dovbnya Nepal has one of the harshest stances on cryptocurrencies in the world The Nepal Bankers’ Association, an organization of chief executive officers of the country’s commercial ...

Putin Provides Hope For Bitcoin Thriving In Russia Despite Central Bank’s Stark Proposal For Blanket Ban ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp In surprising comments made by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the nation could be softening its stance toward cryptocurrency. Putin is unlikely to...

Putin pumps the brakes on Russian Central Bank’s push to ban crypto, sees future in mining

advertisement Russian President Vladimir Putin is not totally on board with the Central Bank of Russia’s recent call to ban cryptocurrency in the country.  In a January 26 video conference, Puti...

Belarus to Remain Crypto-Friendly as Ally Russia Mulls Blanket Ban – Regulation Bitcoin News

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 numbe...

Indonesian Regulator Moves to Ban Financial Services Firms by Dealing with Crypto

Indonesian market watchdog, the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) has warned all financial service outfits operating in the country to abstain from dealing or facilitating transactions bordering on digital...

Russia Top Execs Speak Against Proposed Blanket Cryptocurrency Ban ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp A couple of executives have spoken up against Russia’s proposed ban on crypto on Telegram.  They cite issues relating to stifling technological growt...

Russian Ban on Crypto Industry Thwarted by Ministry of Finance 

Just days after the Russian Central Bank had suggested banning cryptocurrencies in the country, the Ministry of Finance has admitted that it is opposed to the idea.  In a dramatic turnaround, the Russ...

Bitcoin Regulation Needed in Russia, Not a Ban: Finance Ministry

In brief Russia’s central bank last week said Bitcoin mining and transactions should be banned. But the finance ministry today said the country needs to “regulate, not prohibit” crypto. Russia’s...

Russia might undo its mining ban decision, but Fitch Ratings point at other concerns

Soon after the central bank of Russia announced that it is mulling a ban on crypto mining, reports now point otherwise. The Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade, Vladimir Gutenev...

Indonesia Ban Banks From Offering Crypto Services

Indonesia’s regulator has prohibited financial institutions from offering crypto services to protect investors against risks involved in investing in digital assets. The Indonesian regulator, Otoritas...

Crypto Ban Proposed by Bank of Russia Met With Opposition in Parliament, Government – Regulation Bitcoin News

The central bank’s push for a restrictive policy regarding cryptocurrencies is not gaining support among members of the Russian government, legislature, or law enforcement. A blanket crypto ban, as pr...

Australian Open Organizers Reverse Ban On ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Shirts After Backlash

Topline The organizers of the Australian Open will allow spectators to wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” shirts at the event, reversing Tennis Australia’s earlier ban on such clothing after it faced major b...

Russian Tech and Political Oligarchs Opposes Blanket Crypto Ban

While the Russian central bank presented the proposal to receive public comments, local tech and political oligarchs are expressing their full displeasure over the proposed ban. Just as China banned d...

Bitcoin Miners In Kosovo Sell Mining Equipment Causing Panic After Federal Ban

Europe’s country Kosovo bans cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining due to spiking energy prices and blackouts. Amid the crack-down against Bitcoin mining, miners within the country have started selling of...

Russia’s Central Bank to Ban on Crypto Mining and Trading

Russia, one of the world’s most crypto influential nations, announced its intentions to regulate these digital currencies. The Russian Central Bank recently proposed a ban on crypto mining and trading...

Russia: Telegram founder against cryptocurrency ban

Telegram founder, namely Russian Pavel Durov, has criticized the proposal of the Central Bank of Russia to issue a ban against cryptocurrencies in the country.  Telegram founder’s words on the risk of...

Russia’s tech founder voices discontent about proposed crypto ban

Russia’s apex bank plan to impose a blanket ban on crypto activities like trading and mining has been met with stiff resistance from opposition members and the country’s tech community. Last week, the...

Myanmar’s Military Junta Imposes Crypto Ban; Penalty of Up to One Year Imprisonment

The military junta in Myanmar has recently drafted a bill that seeks to ban the use of digital currencies and virtual private networks (VPNs) in the Southeast Asian country. The bill, which has alread...