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Crypto could bypass President Biden’s ‘devastating’ sanctions on Russian banks and elites: Report

The sanctions announced by United States President Joe Biden in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine did not include cutting the country off from payments

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The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion

The United Arab Emirates is reportedly getting ready to start issuing federal licenses for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) by the end of the first

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China’s Supreme Court adds digital currency to list of illegal fundraising methods

China’s hardline policy on crypto took another turn on Thursday as the country’s Supreme Court revised its judicial interpretation for illegal fundraising to include digital

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Russia to seize retail deposits if sanctions go too far, official warns

In the event of harsh Western sanctions as Russian forces invade Ukraine, retail customers could be at risk to lose their savings. Russians’ savings could

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Trudeau revokes emergencies act powers but the case for crypto grows

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has announced he will repeal emergency powers used to freeze $8 million from 210 bank accounts connected to Canadian

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EU members reportedly plan for AML watchdog to oversee crypto firms by 2024

The European Commission, in coordination with other authorities, reportedly plans to have its financial watchdog group potentially oversee illicit transactions at crypto firms. According to

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Uphold becomes registered crypto-asset firm in UK post-FCA approval

A European subsidiary of United States-based crypto trading platform Uphold has received approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). According to the FCA

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Mexican senator to propose crypto law: ‘We need Bitcoin as legal tender’

Amid El Salvador reporting on cases of the positive impact of the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) adoption, a government official in Mexico has once again urged

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Five key takeaways from the official Indian crypto ads guideline

The Advertising Stands Council of India (ASCI) released a set of 12 guidelines for promotions and advertisement of virtual digital assets (VDA), including cryptocurrencies, on

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Bill to regulate crypto in Brazil for first time heads to Senate vote

The Brazilian Senate is set to vote on a bill which would make the country the biggest in Latin America to regulate cryptocurrency.  The crypto