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Bill on Digital Ruble Submitted to Russian Parliament

DIGIT — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:00:33 +0000

A draft law devoted to the digital ruble has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. The legislation introduces rules determining how the new form of national fiat will be issued and amends a series of legal acts to facilitate its implementation. Bank of Russia to Be the Sole Operator […]

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Binance Licensed in Kazakhstan as Provider of Crypto Exchange and Custody Services

DIGIT — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:30:25 +0000

Authorities in Kazakhstan have granted Binance a license to operate as a digital asset platform and provide an array of relevant services. While working out of the nation’s financial hub in the capital Nur-Sultan, the crypto exchange will offer registration to customers from other countries as well. Crypto Exchange Binance Receives License to Operate From […]

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Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik in US Custody After Immediate Extradition From Greece

DIGIT — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 21:49:45 +0000

Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik, accused of owning and running the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e, has been handed over to the U.S. This week, Greek authorities proceeded with the extradition, after his return from France, despite Vinnik’s defense protesting the move and calling the case a “judicial, diplomatic and humanitarian scandal.” Vinnik Appears in San […]

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Vinnik to Be ‘Hostage’ in US Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine, Greek Lawyer Says

DIGIT — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:30:34 +0000

If extradited to the United States, crypto exchange BTC-e’s alleged operator Alexander Vinnik will become a “hostage” due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to his Greek lawyer. France is likely to send the Russian back to Greece soon and Zoe Konstantopoulou is trying to prevent his subsequent transfer to U.S. custody. Alexander Vinnik’s […]

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US Withdraws Request to Extradite BTC-e’s Vinnik From France, Lawyer Sees ‘Deceitful Maneuver’

DIGIT — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:30:41 +0000

U.S. authorities have withdrawn their request to extradite the alleged operator of crypto exchange BTC-e Alexander Vinnik from France, his French lawyer informed Russian media. Vinnik’s defense suspects, however, that the move is intended to actually speed up his extradition through Greece. Lawyer Says Washington Wants Vinnik to Remain in Prison The United States withdrew […]

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Alleged Hydra Administrator Dmitry Pavlov Reportedly Arrested In Russia

DIGIT — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:30:18 +0000

A district court in Moscow has arrested a man whom local media reports identify as Dmitry Pavlov, alleged administrator of the recently shut down darknet market Hydra. Russian authorities believe he has been involved in drug-related crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Moscow Court Arrests Russian Believed to Be Hydra Administrator Meshchansky […]

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Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in Russia

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:30:23 +0000

Authorities in Russia have arrested a crypto entrepreneur associated with an unidentified cryptocurrency exchange who is suspected of embezzling funds and property. According to a media report, the detained person is one of the owners of Wex, successor of the infamous BTC-e exchange. Owner of Wex Exchange Apprehended in Russia Russian law enforcement agencies have […]

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Thailand’s tourism authority is considering creating its own utility token

DIGIT — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:26:36 +0000

The proposed TAT Coin will enable tourism operators to cash in on the popularity of cryptocurrencies.

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France Rejects Russian Request to Extradite BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik

DIGIT — Sat, 22 May 2021 04:00:37 +0000

Judicial authorities in France have refused to grant the extradition request filed by Russia for Alexander Vinnik. According to the Russian Ombudsman, Vinnik is now ready to start a new hunger strike despite his health deteriorating after spending almost four years in detention. Court Case Against Vinnik Continues in France The operator of the infamous […]

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Cottonwood Becomes Second Cryptocurrency ATM Operator to Receive Bitlicense

DIGIT — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:15:20 +0000

U.S.-based cryptocurrency ATM operator Cottonwood Vending has been granted regulatory approval to operate in the state of New York. As such, Cottonwood has become the second cryptocurrency ATM operator to receive a Bitlicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Also Read: Coincheck Registers 1.7M New Users Since Resuming Operations Cottonwood Granted Virtual […]

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