# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

“# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government ” The Treasury Department and reportedly the White House are warning U.S.-based companies and individuals not to facilitate crypto transactions sent to certain Russian nationals and banks. According to regulations from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control scheduled…

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# Crypto firms may still face SEC penalties for self-reporting securities laws violations: Report

# Crypto firms may still face SEC penalties for self-reporting securities laws violations: Report

“# Crypto firms may still face SEC penalties for self-reporting securities laws violations: Report ” The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement director has reportedly said cryptocurrency companies will not receive amnesty for reporting themselves for possible violations of securities laws. According to a Monday report from Reuters, the SEC director of the agency’s division…

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# EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network

# EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network

“# EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network ” The European Commission announced to remove a number of Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) messaging system, aimed at hindering Russia’s capacity to carry out cross-border payments.  In a joint statement released by the European Commission, leaders from…

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# ECB president calls for crypto regulation in response to Russia potentially evading sanctions

# ECB president calls for crypto regulation in response to Russia potentially evading sanctions

“# ECB president calls for crypto regulation in response to Russia potentially evading sanctions ” Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has called on lawmakers to approve a regulatory framework on crypto, hinting at potentially preventing Russia from getting around economic sanctions. Speaking to reporters at an informal meeting of economics and…

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