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Policy

Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime

The State Duma passed two bills on Tuesday.

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Policy

Vladimir Putin's Signature Brings Digital Ruble Into Russia's Tax Code

The tax code now contains a definition of "digital ruble account" and has rules for the taxation of transactions with digital rubles.

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Videos

Former CFTC Chairman on Economic Impact of Russia-Ukraine War: Commodities, CBDCs, and More

Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and current research fellow at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, discusses the global economic implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and the repercussions that markets may face for isolating Russia’s economy. Massad discusses possible threats to the commodities markets, Putin’s ambitions to nationalize assets of western companies exiting Russia, and President Biden’s executive order on crypto oversight. 

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Bitcoin Jumps to $40K Following Positive Shift Reported by Putin in Russia-Ukraine Talks

David Gan, OP Crypto founder & general partner, joins “First Mover” to provide his crypto markets update as bitcoin’s price jumps to $40,000 following Vladimir Putin’s statement about a positive shift in the peace talks with Ukraine.

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How Are Russians and the Oligarchs Reacting to Sanctions Following Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine?

Uriel Epshtein, Renew Democracy Initiative executive director, joins “First Mover” to discuss the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed on Russia, specifically looking at the reactions from Russian oligarchs. Plus, a conversation on the impact of these sanctions on everyday Russians who oppose Putin’s actions in Ukraine and how Russian reformers are looking to create change within the country. 

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Ukraine’s Crypto Demand Soars; Russian Sanctions Tighten

Putin’s attack triples Ukrainian crypto exchange trading volume. No sign yet of Russia using crypto to evade sanctions. South Korean businesses scramble to meet FATF travel rule. Why Australia’s desert might not be the ideal location for crypto mining.

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Congressional Hearings on Crypto Are Ramping Up

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De has vital takeaways from the latest congressional hearings on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Plus, discussions around crypto and ransomware between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit in Geneva.

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Putin Dismisses Criticism of Hacking and Internal Crackdowns Ahead of Summit With Biden

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De on President Joe Biden joining world leaders in Brussels for the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit. Plus, decoding what Putin’s dismissal of the hacking criticism means.

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Policy

Russian Activists Use Bitcoin, and the Kremlin Doesn't Like It

Activists and dissidents in Russia use crypto for fundraising – yet widespread adoption is still far away.

Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition politician (Konstantin Egorychev/Shutterstock)

Markets

Official: Russia to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Next Week

New cryptocurrency laws are expected to be introduced to the Russia's national legislature on Dec. 28.

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