Politics

Apr 6, 2022

​Russia proposed to introduce an experimental regime to regulate mining

The “regulatory sandbox” regime aims to mine digital currencies using computational capacity hosted by thermal generation facilities

Apr 6, 2022

​Ponzi scheme, replacement of the ruble and other threats. Russia’s Central Bank criticized cryptocurrencies again

Ksenia Yudaeva, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, responded to the proposals made by Anton Gorelkin, the State Duma Deputy from United Russia

Apr 4, 2022

​UK Finance Ministry admitted to accepting stablecoins as a means of payment

Stable digital coins could become a more efficient payment tool and widen consumer choice, the department’s head, Rishi Sunak believes

Apr 4, 2022

​People’s Bank of China to launch the second phase of testing the digital yuan

The institution noted an increase in the number of transactions and users following the results of the first phase.

Apr 1, 2022

Bank of Japan advocated adopting common crypto regulations

The need to control the cryptocurrency sector stems from the growing popularity of virtual assets around the world, the regulator’s representative believes

Apr 1, 2022

​Elizabeth Warren called for the Fed to accelerate the development of the digital dollar

The senator believes that with CBDC, central banks could improve a lot in the digital industry of the financial market

Apr 1, 2022

​Russia’s Finance Ministry called sanctions an incentive for the development of the crypto market in Russia

Due to Western restrictions, Russians cannot trade on many foreign crypto exchanges, the department noted

Apr 1, 2022

​US proposed to tighten oversight of stablecoin issuers

The companies that issue stablecoins will be obliged to report on their reserves

Mar 31, 2022

​Russia’s Finance Ministry considered banning household mining pointless

The department claims that it is necessary to concentrate on the development of cryptocurrency mining on an industrial scale

Mar 27, 2022

​US Treasury Secretary recognized benefits of cryptocurrencies

Digital assets can still become a threat to the stability of the state’s financial market, Janet Yellen believes

Mar 24, 2022

Russia’s State Duma allowed for the sale of energy resources for bitcoins

Russia may switch to settlements in cryptocurrencies or national currencies because of the inability to conduct transactions in dollars and euros, Deputy Pavel Zavalny stated

Mar 24, 2022

​Fed chief called cryptocurrency a threat to US economy

According to Jerome Powell, the regulation of digital assets requires the creation of entirely new legislative norms

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