Russia

Access to global Internet in 3 Russian regions shuts down
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20 December, 2024

Access to global Internet in 3 Russian regions shuts down

Citizens of Dagestan could not access any Internet resources located outside Russia for 24 hours; days later, Russia banned messaging...
Russian lawmaker proposes strategic BTC reserve
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18 December, 2024

Russian lawmaker proposes strategic BTC reserve

The legislator urged the finance minister to explore the feasibility of a BTC reserve, noting that ‘crypto’ remains Russia’s only...
Russia now treats digital assets as property as CBDC faces delay
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5 December, 2024

Russia now treats digital assets as property as CBDC faces delay

Russia's new law caps the tax on digital asset profits at 15%; meanwhile, the Trade Ministry argues that retail outlets...
EIB issues 6th digital bond; Iran’s CBDC launch nears
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5 December, 2024

EIB issues 6th digital bond; Iran’s CBDC launch nears

The EIB's sixth digital bond is said to be a testament to blockchain's potential to enhance transparency; elsewhere, Iran will...
Australia mulls tax reform; Bank of Russia prepares for shakeups
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3 December, 2024

Australia mulls tax reform; Bank of Russia prepares for shakeups

Australia is eyeing to adopt the OECD framework to bolster efforts against digital asset crimes; elsewhere, the Bank of Russia...
Russia proposes winter BTC mining ban until 2031
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28 November, 2024

Russia proposes winter BTC mining ban until 2031

A commission led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has proposed banning block reward mining in Siberia from November to...
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