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Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. дальше »
2020-1-1 18:57 | |
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Russia’s Supreme Court Recognizes Tokens as Assets Like Money and Property
A phenomenon like bitcoin can gain recognition, including regulatory, in many different and often unexpected ways. Governments that hesitate to accept cryptocurrencies as legal tender, sometimes validate their existence indirectly and even acknowledge they can be used for payments. дальше »
2019-12-26 12:15 | |
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Russia Is Unhappy About Greece Extraditing Alleged Money Launderer Vinnik to France
Russian Embassy is unhappy about Greece again ruling to extradite the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik to France
дальше »2019-12-21 20:07 | |
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Government Officials in Russia Allegedly Sell Access to Moscow’s CCTV Infrastructure
Most technology-related news coming out of Russia will not be positive. New research confirms access to Moscow’s surveillance system can be purchased for very little money. The things one can buy on online forums and messenger groups are absolutely astonishing, but not in a positive manner. дальше »
2019-12-9 06:00 | |
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BBC Investigation Links Russia’s FSB To $450M Exchange Collapse
A BBC investigation has revealed links between Russia’s intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), and the collapse of the Wex cryptocurrency exchange in 2018. One of the sites co-founders claimed that he was forced to hand over customers’ wallet data and told the money (around $450 million) would go to “the FSB fund. дальше »
2019-11-16 13:06 | |
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Tunisia Central Bank Testing Digital Dinar in Collaboration with Russian Blockchain Platform
The Central Bank of Tunisia is digitizing the Tunisian dinar and has announced the launch of the E-dinar, reported Russia’s local news agency, Tass, which it says will be the first central bank digital currency. дальше »
2019-11-9 20:44 | |
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L7 Trade Company: Another Crypto Ponzi Scam in the Making?
L7 Trade Company is a Russian-based crypto Ponzi scheme. The most frequent visitors to the website hail from Russia, Venezuela, and Ukraine. Ponzi investors operate in a race against time and the best time to invest in the scheme is during its “explosive growth” phase when the project can honor withdrawals because more money is […] дальше »
2019-10-9 08:39 | |
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Snowden Triumphs Bitcoin While US Govt Tries Book Earnings Seizure
U. S. President Donald Trump has previously spoken out against Bitcoin but he probably would never have imagined that his own justice department would unwittingly get involved in promoting the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-9-18 15:58 | |
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Anti-Corruption Group Proves Crypto’s True Power: You Can’t Confiscate Math
Last week in Russia, state agents tore apart the offices of FBK, a privately funded anti-corruption foundation, freezing group assets and more than 100 bank accounts. Officials are using suspicion of money laundering as justification for targeting the largely bitcoin-funded group, possibly in a bid to quell their hand in upsetting Moscow politics. дальше »
2019-8-14 16:30 | |
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Protests in Moscow and flipping out on Navalny and on bitcoin (BTC)
In connection with the mass protests in Moscow due to the opposition not allowed to take part in municipal parliament of Moscow election (Moscow City Duma), the Investigative Committee of Russia opened a criminal case on money laundering by the Anti-Corruption Fund (FBK) of Alexei Navalny, the most famous of opposition politicians. According to the […] дальше »
2019-8-5 14:52 | |
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Tether Corners Remittance Service Market For Chinese Importers
Chinese importers in Russia have overwhelmingly begun sticking with Tether's USDT to send large sums of money back to their home country, with one Moscow-based over-the-counter trader saying they see anywhere from $10 million to $30 million worth of USDT purchased daily. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:48 | |
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Russia: Crypto Won’t Receive Money Status Anytime Soon
Russia won’t officially legalize digital currencies in the near future, according to the conclusions of the participants of a “round table” dedicated to crypto regulation. Issuance of Anything Besides Ruble is Still Illegal On Thursday, July 25, a panel of Russian officials and experts discussed the regulation of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-26 18:00 | |
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Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Wex (Formerly BTC-E) Chief Arrested in Italy: BBC
BBC Russia has it that former Wex Exchange (formerly BTC-E) operator Dmitry Vasilyev has been detained in Italy. Some may recall the curious price discrepancies on Wex not so long ago, which raised red flags across the industry. дальше »
2019-7-21 11:46 | |
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Blockchain Life 2019 Conference: October 16 to 17, 2019 in Moscow, Russia
The fourth largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Life 2019, takes place in Moscow on October 16 to 17, 2019. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world. дальше »
2019-7-14 02:00 | |
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Blockchain Life 2019 is coming to Moscow on October 16th to 17th!
The 4th largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 takes place in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world. дальше »
2019-6-26 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Life 2019 Kicks Off On October 16th—17th, Moscow, Expocentre
The 4th largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 will kick off in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and members from 70 countries will address the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world. дальше »
2019-6-24 13:09 | |
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Latin America and Turkey Have the Most Cryptocurrency Users, Poll Shows
Cryptocurrency usage has been expanding globally and a new survey confirms that trend. The poll conducted by Statista shows that the citizens of troubled countries tend to exploit the benefits of decentralized digital money far more readily than the citizens of thriving nations. дальше »
2019-6-18 21:01 | |
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Russia’s KGB Successor Warns Terrorists are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Terrorist organizations getting support in the form of cryptocurrency are becoming the norm, according to Russia’s FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. As per local news portal RBC, citing media agency Tass, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (the FSB’s successor) reported on the latest updates in the international terrorist networks at a meeting of the heads of security agencies of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:11 | |
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Bitcoin Can Wreak Havoc by ‘Ruining’ Governments: Senior Russian Official
By CCN: A top official with Russia’s State Duma (the Russian Parliament) warned that bitcoin has the capacity to ruin governments because it could facilitate the offshoring of massive amounts of money. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:25 | |
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Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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Central banks looking to cryptocurrency to replace cash
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) would see central banks distribute digital money which could be redeemed for their respective domestic fiat currencies. In the case of an American CBDC, this would be the US dollar or in Russia, this would be a “Cryptoruble. дальше »
2019-4-6 12:00 | |
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‘Russian Facebook’ VK Wants to Turn its 100 Million Users into Crypto Fans
VKontakte (also known as “VK”), which is Russia’s version of Facebook, is planning to issue its own cryptocurrency. The project is currently under development, but a final decision has not yet been made. дальше »
2019-4-1 00:45 | |
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Alleged BTC-e Bitcoin Fraudster Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia
One of the operators of BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange and leading suspect in multi-billion money laundering scandal, Alexander Vinnik, is seeking to be extradited to Russia from Greece rather than to the United States or France. дальше »
2019-3-23 21:40 | |
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Russia’s Crypto Users May Need Special ID
The prospective amendments to Russia’s crypto regulations are meant to fight money laundering and promote legal crypto adoption.
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1.3 Million Leaked Transactions Link Major Banks to $8.8 Billion Money Laundering Scheme
A new set of reports by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, compiled from over 1. 3 million leaked transactions from 238,000 companies, have linked many major banks to a scheme to channel billions of dollars out of Russia. дальше »
2019-3-7 08:25 | |
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Russian Bank’s $9 Billion Money Laundering Scheme Report Prompts a Bitcoin Regulation Question
A $9 billion USD money laundering scandal was recently uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, a group of investigative journalists. The scandal involved Troika, the largest private bank of Russia. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:09 | |
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While Regulators Focus on Bitcoin, Russia’s Largest Private Bank Laundered $9 Billion
A group of investigative journalists uncovered a $9 billion money laundering scam rooted from Russia’s largest private bank and unsurprisingly, it doesn’t involve Bitcoin. The scheme, which enabled perpetrators to funnel billions from shell companies to the global banking system, was exposed by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) with assistance from the Guardian. дальше »
2019-3-6 16:12 | |
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Mr. Trump, A[nother] Nuclear Arms Race Is The Last Thing We Need
The Doomsday Clock is 2 minutes from nuclear midnight. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would be pulling out of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, giving rise to fears of a new atomic arms race between the former Cold War rivals. дальше »
2019-2-4 17:48 | |
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Crypto Cards Are Legal in Russia, According to the Finance Ministry
Using cryptocurrency debit cards to pay for goods and services does not contradict Russian law, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev was quoted as saying by local media. He believes these transactions are legal as the seller receives the money in Russian rubles. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:01 | |
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Russian Official: BRICS Countries Continue Unified Payments Systems Developing, No Plans for Bitcoin in Near Future
Last week, the news that Russia is considering investing huge amount of money into Bitcoin as a means to invade US sanctions spread like fire. Given the fact that Russia has been working on de-dollarization plans for a long time now while looking for an alternative reserve currency further put force behind this news. This […] дальше »
2019-1-17 20:25 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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Russia: Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market per FATF Recommendations
A well-placed Russian official has called for global cryptocurrency standards to prevent money laundering and provide legitimacy to the industry while enforcing broad recommendations to control the sector, reported local news outlet Izvestia on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:00 | |
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Russia Requests Members of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to Control Crypto Exchange and Storage
Russia Tells Financial Action Task Force To Control Crypto Circulation The Financial Action Task Force is a Paris-based intergovernmental organization that was created in 1989 with the goal of helping in the development of standards that will help in the fight of money laundering around the world. Now, a regulator from the Russian government has […] дальше »
2018-10-30 03:57 | |
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Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
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The Black Cryptocurrency Market is Booming in Russia
While Russian authorities struggle to define cryptocurrency and decide whether to ban it, regulate it or just ignore it, people buy and sell Bitcoins and other digital money on the black cryptocurrency market to the tune of millions of dollars on дальше »
2018-9-12 20:31 | |
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Denmark’s Largest Bank May Have Facilitated up to $150 Billion in Money Laundering
Companies from Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union have apparently turned the small country of Estonia into a massive money laundering haven. An investigation into the Estonian branch of Denmark’s largest bank is examining up to $150 billion which may have been involved. дальше »
2018-9-10 23:55 | |
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Japanese Authorities to Implement Software to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled plans to implement a new software designed to track cryptocurrency transactions. Created by a secret private company, the tracking program is part of an increased national effort to prevent fraud and other criminal activity taking place in digital money markets. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:28 | |
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Greek Court Grants Russia’s Request to Expedite Bitcoin Fraudster, BTC-e Exchange Owner
Greek Court Grants Russia’s Request To Expedite Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik. Vinnik, a Russian national accused of money laundering $4 billion in bitcoin through a cryptocurrency exchange, has been arrested in Greece after a United States grand jury on indicted him for fraud on Wednesday. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:13 | |
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Central Bank of Russia Identifies ‘Dozens’ of Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Schemes
Russia’s First Bank Attempting To End Fraud In The Cryptocurrency Sector Of The Country As it turns out cryptocurrency isn't going as smooth and Russia it as it has been in the United States. The former Soviet Union country, who actively participates in cryptocurrency, is having major issues with pyramid schemes and Ponzi stealing money […] дальше »
2018-7-31 11:05 | |
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Russian Crypto Owners and Bitcoin Miners Will Not Create Diffferent Tax Laws
Russia Will Not Create Separate Laws For Bitcoin Owners And Cryptocurrency Miners While speaking with the local media, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the Financial Markets Committee in Russia’s state Duma, stated that the government does not have plans to create any separate tax frameworks for crypto. According to him, people who get money from […] дальше »
2018-7-19 09:55 | |
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A deeper look into the role of Bitcoin [BTC] in the discovery of election manipulation by Russia
OPINION: Ever since its entry into the mainstream, Bitcoin [BTC] has been criticized for being supportive towards illegal activities to the tune of money laundering and funding terrorists. Moreover, Bitcoin primarily gained prominence during the heyday of dark web-based black marketplace Silk Road, where illegal items such as drugs and unlicensed guns were purchased using […] дальше »
2018-7-17 17:29 | |
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Cryptocurrency Crimes By Russian Intelligence Exposes Dark Underbelly
The US Intelligence long-hand reached the faraway shores of cryptocurrency-based political interference by Russia, exposing the dark underbelly of virtual currencies. Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel’s indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for using bitcoin to launder money and fund obtrusive, political activities for strategic advantage over the USA. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:23 | |
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