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ForkLog 13 15.12.2021

Anchorage raises $350 million in Series D led by KKR, Goldman Sachs and others

Anchorage, a crypto bank focused on institutional clients, closed a Series D round of $350 million at a $3 billion valuation. It was led by KKR, Reuters reports.

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ForkLog 4 14.12.2021

Brazil’s largest stock exchange to launch cryptocurrency products

The largest stock exchange in Latin America, B3 (the São‑Paulo Stock Exchange), plans to enter the cryptocurrency market in 2022. According to InfoMoney, the venue is considering launching a range of products, including ETFs, OTC and custody services.

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ForkLog 6 10.12.2021

Bank of Russia outlines crypto-related risks

Cryptocurrencies cannot be used as a means of payment due to their high volatility, according to the Bank of Russia document outlining the main directions of the digitalisation of the financial market in 2022-2024.

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ForkLog 26 10.12.2021

US congressman inspires crypto enthusiasts to create new meme tokens

US Representative Brad Sherman, during a hearing before the Financial Services Committee, joked about a non-existent cryptocurrency. It quickly became reality in several versions, Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 16 09.12.2021

Crypto executives testify before the US Congress

On December 8, top executives of the cryptocurrency industry testified before the US House Financial Services Committee. Politicians' views were divided, but witnesses noted a high level of engagement from lawmakers.

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ForkLog 12 08.12.2021

U.S. Congress to discuss crypto exchanges, stablecoins and digital-asset regulation

On December 8, the U.S. House of Representatives will discuss with industry executives issues relating to Bitcoin exchanges, the issuance of stablecoins, regulatory issues surrounding digital assets, and the policy posture of federal agencies.

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ForkLog 4 08.12.2021

Bank of Thailand flags risks in banks’ trading of digital assets

The Bank of Thailand does not welcome local financial institutions engaging in cryptocurrency trading due to inherent volatility. The remarks were made by Chaiwadi Chai-Anant, senior director of corporate communications at the BoT, according to Bangkok Post.

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ForkLog 7 07.12.2021

Finopolis participant flags shortcomings in Russia’s crypto regulation

Regulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation differs significantly from global practice, drawing criticism from market participants and requiring a response from lawmakers.

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ForkLog 5 07.12.2021

Vaccination overtook ‘cryptocurrency’ in the list of the most popular words of 2021

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin failed to enter the top three in the ranking of the most popular words of 2021 among social-media users.

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ForkLog 9 06.12.2021

Bank of Russia did not approve the use of Bitcoin by financial companies

The Bank of Russia opposed financial companies providing services related to cryptocurrency operations.

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ForkLog 8 02.12.2021

In Russia, a carder used a video camera to steal 12 million rubles and laundered the proceeds through cryptocurrencies

The St. Petersburg police detained a 27-year-old resident of Novosibirsk, suspected of stealing funds from bank cards and transferring them into cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 12 02.12.2021

Meta streamlines crypto advertising on platforms

Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a policy change regarding the display of digital products toward greater transparency and greater consideration of business interests. This will allow advertisers to broaden their reach and attract more potential customers.

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