Efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to arrange peace talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been rejected by Russia.
Read MoreEfforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to arrange peace talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been rejected by Russia.
Read MoreIn Russia, a new political effort is challenging the central bank's opposition to digital assets. Several members of parliament from the "New People" party have formally requested that the Central Bank of Russia license and regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is exploring the possibility of granting institutional investors broader access to cryptocurrencies through the creation of mutual funds focused on digital assets.
Read MoreA Russian senator has proposed allowing companies registered in two of the country's special administrative regions (SARs) to conduct settlements using cryptocurrencies.
Read MoreIn a significant escalation of economic pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Russia: a 100% secondary tariff will be imposed if a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is not reached within the next 50 days.
Read MoreUkraine has stepped up efforts to cut off Russia’s access to cryptocurrency networks by imposing new sanctions targeting over 70 individuals and 60 companies alleged to be helping Moscow bypass financial restrictions through digital assets.
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