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As the Fed Turns 109 Years Old, the US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Eroded by More Than 96% Since It Was Created

[Dec 25, 2022 1:30 PM] 109 years ago, the U.S. Federal Reserve was created and ever since that day, the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar has dropped a great deal. Since the Fed started, more than 96% of the greenback’s purchasing power has been erased via…

Russian Parliament Postpones Adoption of Crypto Mining Bill

[Dec 24, 2022 2:30 AM] Russian lawmakers will consider a draft law on cryptocurrency mining in 2023 despite earlier indications they were going to vote on the proposal in December. The bill is expected to set the rules for the extraction and sale of cryptocurrency in…

Opposition press links Russian lawmaker to local crypto OTC

[Dec 21, 2022 9:00 AM] Russia’s crypto OTC platform Bankoff has reportedly not only helped officials avoid sanctions but has also generated some gains.

Bank of Russia to Test International Crypto Payments With Companies

[Dec 20, 2022 5:30 PM] The Central Bank of Russia plans to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments in trials with private companies, a member of its top management has revealed. The testing will be conducted under a special legal regime that’s currently under…

Bank of Russia Moves to Safeguard Crypto Companies Against Sanctions

[Dec 15, 2022 8:30 PM] The Central Bank of Russia has introduced measures to protect entities working with digital assets from sanctions pressures. These businesses will be exempted from some reporting requirements as part of a regulatory relief intended to minimize the…

Crypto Exchange Bybit to Add New Restrictions for Unverified Users, Update Withdrawal Limits

[Dec 12, 2022 5:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced upcoming changes to its know-your-customer (KYC) policy that will limit certain operations for unverified customers. The stricter requirements concern coin purchases with fiat money, NFT transactions, and…

Bank of Russia Backs Crypto Mining Bill But Insists Minted Coins Should Be Exported

[Dec 10, 2022 5:30 AM] The monetary authority in Moscow has expressed support for the latest legislative attempt to legalize cryptocurrency mining. However, the regulator wants the extracted digital currency to be sold outside the country or only under special legal…

Into the storm: The murky world of cryptocurrency mixers

[Dec 7, 2022 9:04 AM] A handful of obfuscation protocols are competing for the user base of OFAC-sanctioned Tornado Cash.

Proactive sanctions can help spare the ecosystem: Chainalysis exec

[Dec 7, 2022 7:53 AM] Andrew Fierman highlighted the nuances of sanctions depending on who is involved, what is at stake and where they’re coming from.

Kraken settles with US Treasury's OFAC for violating US sanctions

[Nov 28, 2022 1:13 PM] The U.S.-based crypto exchange agreed to pay more than $362,000 as part of a deal “to settle its potential civil liability” related to violating sanctions against Iran.

Venezuelan Currency Plunges Almost 40% Against the US Dollar, Analysts Cite Crypto Drought as Part of the Problem

[Nov 27, 2022 3:00 PM] The Venezuelan fiat currency, the bolivar, has lost almost 40% in its exchange rate against the U.S. dollar in a month. According to reports, the seasonal payments that the government has to make, and the lack of liquidity of the government to…

Putin Calls for International Settlements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies

[Nov 27, 2022 5:00 AM] Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger…

Russia Prepares to Create Government-Controlled Crypto Exchange

[Nov 24, 2022 8:30 AM] Lawmakers in Russia are drafting legislation that would allow the establishment of a “national cryptocurrency exchange,” local media unveiled. Coins now circulate outside of government oversight and the Russian state is losing budget revenues in…

Russia and Cuba Eye Cryptocurrencies for Settlements Amid Sanctions

[Nov 17, 2022 6:30 AM] Both facing sanctions, Russia and Cuba are looking into alternative options for cross-border payments, including cryptocurrencies, a Kremlin advisor has unveiled in Havana. Moscow is already developing a mechanism for crypto settlements to…

Russia and Turkey to Collaborate on Combating Crime-Related Crypto Transactions

[Nov 11, 2022 12:30 AM] Law enforcement and judicial authorities from Russia and Turkey are joining forces in the fight against cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal purposes. The collaboration has been agreed upon during a visit by Russia’s…