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Uzbekistan Licenses 2 Crypto Exchange Service Providers

DIGIT — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:22 +0000

The regulatory body overseeing the crypto market in Uzbekistan has issued licenses to two companies that will be providing exchange services. The decision to authorize their activities aims to make it easier for Uzbekistanis to purchase and sell digital currencies, the agency said. 2 Crypto Exchanges Licensed to Trade Coins in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s National Agency […]

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Bitcoin ATMs Increase in Number in Moscow, Russia

DIGIT — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:30:22 +0000

The number of bitcoin ATMs has been on the rise in Russia’s capital and the rest of the country, a press report revealed this week. There is demand for the service as it offers easy access to cryptocurrencies, although not at the best exchange rates and still amid regulatory uncertainty. More Crypto ATMs Installed in […]

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Afghanistan Closes Down 16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Arrests Operators

DIGIT — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:30:32 +0000

Law enforcement in Afghanistan has shut down over a dozen crypto exchanges in Herat, detaining the people who were running them. The offensive comes after the introduction of a ban on online foreign exchange that the Taliban seem to have applied to coin trading as well. Taliban Government Goes After Crypto Trading in Afghanistan Citing […]

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Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers

DIGIT — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:30:14 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through these platforms are of particular interest as the regulator believes these carry risks of financial losses and fraud. Central Bank Asks Russian Banks for Details on Crypto-Related Transactions In late […]

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Bank of Russia to Collect Data on Crypto-Related Transactions Between Individuals

DIGIT — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:00:53 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to obtain information from commercial banks pertaining to some money transfers between private individuals, including clients trading cryptocurrency. The measure is likely to affect online crypto exchangers which the regulator accuses of conducting illegal operations. Central Bank to Check Transactions Between Russians Exchanging Crypto As part of efforts […]

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Russia to Decide Fate of Crypto Exchangers in 2022

DIGIT — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:22 +0000

Discussions on the future of “virtual currency exchangers” in Russia should be completed in 2022, a high-ranking representative of the country’s financial watchdog has indicated. Following international standards, authorities in Moscow would have to either regulate or ban such platforms. Decision on Digital Currency Exchangers in Russia Expected Next Year Considerations regarding the regulatory treatment […]

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Moscow Confirms Arrest of Russian Crypto Entrepreneur in Amsterdam, Report Mentions FBI

DIGIT — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:00:39 +0000

Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a Russian national with a cryptocurrency business, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow has confirmed. The man involved in the establishment of two crypto exchange platforms was apprehended earlier this month, reportedly on a request from U.S. law enforcement. Russian Founder of Cryptocurrency Exchangers Detained in Holland Denis Dubnikov, co-founder […]

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Court Ruling Threatens 17 Crypto Exchanges in Russia

DIGIT — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:00:33 +0000

Another batch of Russian online crypto exchanges in Russia face closure following a recent decision by a regional court. Information published on their websites has been deemed illegal meaning the country’s telecom watchdog can block access to their platforms. Roskomnadzor May Take Down Blacklisted Crypto Exchanges A number of websites providing options to exchange, cash […]

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Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Exchangers Sending Money to Russian Wallets

DIGIT — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:30:16 +0000

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has closed down a number of “underground” crypto exchangers in Kyiv. Officials say the platforms have been making a million dollars in monthly turnover and allegedly sending money to digital wallets operated by Russian payment providers. Law Enforcement Busts Cryptocurrency Exchangers in Ukraine Officers from Ukraine’s main law enforcement […]

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