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Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded citizens and businesses....
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Israel Prohibits Cash Deals for Amounts Starting as Low as $1,700
New legislation introducing tighter restrictions on payments with large sums of cash will enter into force in Israel on Monday. The goal, as...
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Russian Blockchain Alternative to SWIFT to Prevent Disconnection of Nations, Banks
A Russian university is ready to test its blockchain-based analogue to the global payment messaging network SWIFT, from which Russian banks were cut...
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Crypto Payments Are Acceptable in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Financial Watchdog Says
Russian financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring is ready to accept the use of cryptocurrencies in international settlements, the head of the agency, Yuri Chikhanchin, has...
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Crypto Payments Possible if They Don’t Penetrate Russia’s Financial System, Central Bank Says
Cryptocurrencies can be used for international payments if they don’t penetrate the Russian financial system, the head of Bank of Russia has stated....