Politics
Politics
Apr 16, 2022
Biden nominated former Ripple adviser for Fed vice chairThe post has been vacant since Randal Quarles’ term of office expired in October 2021
Politics
Apr 15, 2022
Russia’s Central Bank pledged not to delay the issuance of the digital rubleThe Central Bank’s representative stated that e-RUB is “really needed” for Russia
Politics
Apr 14, 2022
Russia’s Ministry of Finance proposed to legislatively define a professional buyer of cryptocurrenciesA qualified acquirer of digital assets is proposed to be considered an individual who is recognized as such by a cryptocurrency exchange operator or trading platform
Politics
Apr 14, 2022
Fed has begun studying the advantages of the digital dollar for payment systemsThe regulator explained that CBDC will not replace other forms of money, but will complement them
Politics
Apr 14, 2022
Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed to conduct settlements with Africa’s countries in cryptocurrenciesThis measure is designed to help the country’s economic development in the face of sanctions pressure
Politics
Apr 13, 2022
Russia’s Finance Ministry stated the importance of digital assets in the financial marketDirector of the Financial Policy Department Ivan Chebeskov believes that qualified personnel and clear regulation are needed for the development of the cryptocurrency industry
Politics
Apr 13, 2022
US has begun developing a prototype to study the digital dollarThe Project Lithium prototype will test whether the US market infrastructure will be able to support the Fed-issued digital currency for daily payments
Politics
Apr 13, 2022
Brazil’s Central Bank announced the launch of a digital real pilotThe president of the Central Bank of Brazil suggests that the pilot can be implemented as early as the second half of 2022
Politics
Apr 12, 2022
Iran refused to recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of paymentThe deputy minister of communications stated that the use of digital assets is against the country’s monetary policy
Politics
Apr 7, 2022
Mishustin: more than 10 million Russians have invested in cryptoAccording to the Russian Prime Minister, residents of the Russian Federation have invested more than 10 trillion RUB in digital assets
Politics
Apr 7, 2022
Media: Russia’s Federal Taxation Service obtained Russian users’ data of the LocalBitcoins exchangeThe Finnish cryptocurrency platform may have sent user information to the local tax office
Politics
Apr 7, 2022
Russia’s State Duma allowed cryptocurrencies to be recognized as propertyThe relevant amendments to the Tax Code could be introduced as early as the spring session
