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Uphold’s Topper brings crypto withdrawals to all non-custodial wallets

DIGIT — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:55:00 +0000

Topper’s crypto off-ramp solution is designed to allow anyone using a self-custodial wallet like MetaMask to convert their crypto into fiat.

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Russia to restrict crypto mining in 13 regions to save electricity

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:45:58 +0000

If approved, the restrictions would seriously affect Russia’s crypto mining operations, as some key local industry firms have a heavy presence in regions like Irkutsk.

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Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users

DIGIT — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:46:20 +0000

Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest in our teams and systems to protect our users,” Binance claimed. Binance […]

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Thailand distributing digital money to 45M citizens to boost economy

DIGIT — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:11:48 +0000

The controversial plan began as a campaign promise and will help lower-income Thais buy more.

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IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

DIGIT — Sun, 14 May 2023 10:19:59 +0000

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the Ukrainians access to a Chainalysis tool as well as specialized training to Ukrainian law enforcement. IRS Offers Ukraine Tools From Chainalysis to Trace Russian Blockchain Transactions The criminal […]

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Digital Assets for 1 Billion Rubles Issued in Russia in a Month

DIGIT — Sun, 07 May 2023 09:30:28 +0000

Platforms authorized by the Russian government issued digital assets worth around a billion rubles in April, the local press reported. The spike in the volume has been attributed to Russian companies experimenting with new financial instruments amid limited access to traditional capital. Russia’s Digital Assets Market Livens Up as Capital Markets Dry Up for Russian […]

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Binance Reportedly Investigated in US for Russia Sanctions Violations

DIGIT — Sun, 07 May 2023 07:49:58 +0000

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a U.S. probe over suspected violations of sanctions against Russia, according to a media report. The inquiry is looking into whether the trading platform was used by Russians to circumvent financial restrictions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Crypto Exchange Binance Faces Another US Probe, Sources Say The U.S. Department […]

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Russian Banks Set for Record Profits This Year, Central Bank, Rating Agency Say

DIGIT — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:15:08 +0000

Bank of Russia raised its forecast for the profits of Russian banks in 2023, expecting results that may break the 2021 record. This year’s high numbers are coming after 2022 became the worst annual period in seven years for the sanctioned Russian banking sector in terms of financial outcome. Banks in Russian Federation Headed for […]

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‘Evil Crypto’ Can Be Used in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Says

DIGIT — Mon, 01 May 2023 04:19:55 +0000

Cryptocurrency may be bad for investors but it can be useful in international settlements, according to a top government official in Moscow. Russian authorities intend to set up a special committee that would issue permits to operators employing crypto in foreign trade transactions, he indicated. Russia Plans to ‘Experiment’ With Cross-Border Crypto Payments Amid Sanctions […]

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Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users

DIGIT — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:07 +0000

The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again use their bank cards to make deposits and the trading platform has canceled a limit on their balances which was introduced in compliance with European sanctions. Russian Cards, Including Visa […]

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