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ForkLog 10 24.01.2022

Duma members warn that the central bank’s stance on cryptocurrencies risks turning Russia into a laughing stock

The government, the State Duma and the security agencies did not back the Bank of Russia's position on cryptocurrencies. This was stated by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Committee on the Financial Market, and Andrey Lugovoy, first deputy head of the Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption.

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ForkLog 26 21.01.2022

Aksakov: No consensus on cryptocurrencies in the State Duma yet; it will take at least six months

The Bank of Russia's stance on cryptocurrencies has long been known and is the strictest among regulators, so there is nothing unexpected in the central bank's report, said Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market.

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ForkLog 4 21.01.2022

Media: Bank of Russia building evacuated after bomb threat; anonymous caller mentions mining ban

The Bank of Russia received an anonymous bomb threat against the regulator's building in Moscow. RIA Novosti, citing sources, wrote that the message from the unknown attacker mentioned the central bank's proposal to ban cryptocurrency mining in Russia.

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ForkLog 12 20.01.2022

Hard to ban what is not defined by law: experts assess possible mining ban in Russia

The Bank of Russia's arguments in favor of banning mining on Russian territory do not withstand any criticism, according to experts ForkLog spoke to.

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ForkLog 11 20.01.2022

Experts: banning bitcoin operations in Russia would be a step toward the country’s hopeless technological lag

The Bank of Russia's proposed full ban on the circulation of cryptocurrencies within the country will inevitably provoke an outflow of talent and capital, but the established market will not be killed. This is what ForkLog told experts surveyed.

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ForkLog 14 20.01.2022

Bank of Russia proposes ban on issuance, circulation and mining of cryptocurrencies in Russia

Bank of Russia proposed to impose a ban on issuance, circulation and exchange of cryptocurrencies, as well as on organising related operations within the territory of the Russian Federation. This is stated in the regulator's published report 'Risks of cryptocurrencies and possible regulatory measures'.

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ForkLog 8 20.01.2022

Kremlin declines to comment on rumors of a full ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia

The Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, redirected the question about a potential ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia to the central bank.

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ForkLog 15 20.01.2022

FSB strikes deal with central bank to ban Bitcoin transactions in Russia

According to Bloomberg, the FSB persuaded the head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, to back a full ban on cryptocurrency transactions in Russia.

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ForkLog 16 19.01.2022

Central Bank of Russia Requests Information from Banks on Bitcoin-Exchanger Operations

The Central Bank of Russia intends to study the operations of Russian banks related to cryptocurrency exchanges, casinos and forex dealers.

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ForkLog 22 12.01.2022

Proposal to legalise cryptocurrency investments by the Bank of Russia

The question of a total ban on Russians' investments in digital assets needs to be reconsidered, according to the National Financial Association (NFA).

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ForkLog 9 27.12.2021

Experts assess the consequences of tighter Bank of Russia control over P2P transfers

Tighter Bank of Russia oversight of P2P transfers could boost the popularity of cryptocurrencies as a less controllable payment channel, but would hinder market legalization, according to experts polled by ForkLog.

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ForkLog 9 27.12.2021

Bank of Russia to monitor P2P transfers to curb bitcoin exchangers

The Bank of Russia circulated to credit institutions a new form for reporting transfers between individuals. In doing so, the regulator aims to combat cryptocurrency exchanges, illegal online casinos, and businesses that accept payments on personal cards.

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