Politics

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

Mar 24, 2022

​Honduras denied rumors of bitcoin legalization as a means of payment

The country’s central bank is exploring the technological capabilities of CBDC

Mar 23, 2022

ECB chief stated that Russia uses crypto to evade sanctions

Christine Lagarde believes the Russians are converting rubles into cryptocurrency and stablecoins

Mar 23, 2022

​Florida will allow businesses to pay taxes in cryptocurrency

The program proposed by the governor in December 2021 may come into force in the near future

Mar 23, 2022

​Bank for International Settlements finalized prototypes platforms for CBDC

The regulator reported the development of a pilot version of payment platforms in partnership with other central banks

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