Category: Russia
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Huobi Launches Partner Exchanges in Russia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada
Chinese exchange Huobi and its partners are launching cryptocurrency exchanges in five regions: the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Canada. Partners “share Huobi’s order integration system, wallet system, asset management and clearing systems.” The exchange in Manila has launched with trading in three markets with over 40 trading pairs. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into…
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Regulations Roundup: This Fall May Bring More Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
August is not the best period for important decisions but it seems a good time to sketch plans for the second active half of the year. Authorities in several countries have shared their intentions regarding the regulation and oversight of the crypto space. The club of crypto-friendly jurisdictions may accept new members this fall. Others…
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PR: BITTECH Offers Two Mining Machines, Equipped with Mining Chips Using a Cutting-Edge 10 Nm Process Technology
This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. BITTECH starts selling a new range of cryptocurrency mining hardware…
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Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume
Jurisdictions with crypto-friendly legislation or comprehensive regulations in place are leading in terms of exchange-based cryptocurrency trading. According to a new study, however, over the counter and P2P exchange is much more popular in developing nations and countries where non-cash payments are still not widely spread. Also read: Crypto Funds Number 466 Despite Trends, Uncertainty…
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Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity
In recent regulatory news, Spain’s Central bank has issued a report favoring the development of a central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the president of Taiwan’s central bank has advocated caution regarding CBDCs, the Blockchain Research Institute has published a summary of recent roundtable discussions calling for great regulatory clarity, and a Russian court has a…
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FinCEN Director: Agency Receives 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports on Crypto per Month
The director of the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) says that the agency has seen a surge in filings of crypto-related Suspicious Activity Reports
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Iran Steps Up Plan for National Crypto After US Sanctions
Right after Washington’s move to impose sanctions that will restrict Iran’s access to US currency, reports came out that Tehran is speeding up the project to develop a national cryptocurrency. Officials in the Islamic Republic believe the state-issued coin could help circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. Also read: New Bill Proposes 5%…
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South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold
South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship
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44 Percent of Russians Have Heard of Cryptocurrency, New Survey Reveals
A new survey has suggested Russians have a “healthy skepticism” towards cryptocurrency, despite almost half of respondents having heard of the cryptocurrency