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Belarus (Egor Kunovsky/ Unsplash)
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Belarus Looks to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Transactions to Reduce Fraud
The east European country is working on legislation to make it harder for fraudsters to get their hands on the proceeds of crime.
Belarus (Egor Kunovsky/ Unsplash)
By Camomile Shumba
Jul 3, 2023 at 3:14 p.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2023
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Regional turmoil notwithstanding, President Alexander Lukashenko's government is committed to attracting crypto miners, lawyers in Minsk say. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)
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Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
Regional turmoil notwithstanding, President Alexander Lukashenko's government is committed to attracting crypto miners, lawyers in Minsk say. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Mar 21, 2022 at 1:28 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2022
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Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises
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Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises
EU says crypto included in sanctions against Russia and Belarus. WazirX CEO warns crypto tax to incur losses for Indian government. What can the crypto sector expect from Yoon...
Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 10, 2022 at 7:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2022
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EU Says Russia, Belarus Sanctions Extend to Crypto
Crypto assets fall into the category of "transferrable securities" and are therefore clearly included in the scope of sanctions, the EU said.
EU Commission flag (Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Mar 9, 2022 at 12:58 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2022
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Ukrainian Lawyer In Close Contact With Top Government Officials: The World of Blockchain Should Be Free From War Criminals
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Ukrainian Lawyer In Close Contact With Top Government Officials: The World of Blockchain Should Be Free From War Criminals
Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, a former advisor to Ukrainian government’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, joins “First Mover” to explain how his country is utilizing crypto...
Ukrainian Lawyer In Close Contact With Top Government Officials: The World of Blockchain Should Be Free From War Criminals
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 1, 2022 at 4:17 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Ukraine Asks Binance, Kraken and Other Major Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Russian Addresses
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Ukraine Asks Binance, Kraken and Other Major Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Russian Addresses
As financial institutions are weaponized while conflict escalates between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fed...
Ukraine Asks Binance, Kraken and Other Major Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Russian Addresses
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 28, 2022 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2022
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Minsk, Belarus (Pixabay)
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Russia
US Shutters Embassy in Belarus Amid Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
As with mainstream financial markets, cryptocurrency has felt the ripples of the hostilities in Eastern Europe.
Minsk, Belarus (Pixabay)
By Jamie Crawley
Feb 28, 2022 at 11:06 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2022
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Russia Starts Large-Scale Attack On Ukraine (Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images)
Finance
Business
Ukraine Asks Exchanges to Freeze Russian, Belarusian Crypto Accounts
Binance and Kraken won't freeze accounts for now, while DMarket will.
Russia Starts Large-Scale Attack On Ukraine (Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images)
By Amitoj Singh
Feb 28, 2022 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2022
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Belarus capital Minsk
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Belarus
Belarus Introduces Special Electricity Tariff for Miners
Crypto miners are now being classified in the same category as data centers.
Belarus capital Minsk
By Anna Baydakova
Oct 15, 2021 at 11:23 a.m. UTC
Oct 15, 2021
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
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Regulation
Belarus Aiming for More Control Over Digital Economy, Crypto Exchanges: Report
Belarusian protestors used bitcoin to support each other after a controversial election last year.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
By Anna Baydakova
Mar 16, 2021 at 4:36 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2021
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