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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 cryptocurrency in its fight against Russia. Afian speaks on Russian and Belarusian politicians turning to crypto amid global sanctions, Ukraine’s membership application to the European Union and Russia's pilot program with a digital ruble.

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Central Bank of Russia Braces for Turmoil With Nonresident Trading Ban

Nonresident holders of Russian equities won't be able to cash out, at least for now.

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EU 'Commits' to Cutting Russian Banks Off From SWIFT Over Ukraine Invasion

More member nations are showing support for imposing restrictions on Russia's access to the international banking system.

Soldiers outside a military base in Ukraine in 2014. European countries are considering removing Russia from the SWIFT interbank communications network after it invaded Ukraine in late February. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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EU Wants New Anti-Money Laundering Authority to Have Crypto Oversight: Report

The EU is setting up an anti-money laundering watchdog, and leaders want it to have strict oversight of crypto firms.

EU lawmakers want new AML authority to supervise crypto firms (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)

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Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading

The chief of the Hungarian National Bank said he supports banning crypto trading and mining in the European Union, adding he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the mounting regulatory threats to the digital asset space.

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The Digital Euro: What We Know So Far

The European Commission is planning to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023, but little is known about the European Union's plans for such a currency.

The European Commission wants to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023. (Carlos Moreno / Flickr)

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EU Markets Regulator Reportedly Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining

Energy-intensive proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned in the European Union (EU), according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Erik Thedéen. “The Hash” panel discusses the differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake mining following the latest bitcoin energy debate.

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EU Markets Regulator Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining: Report

Erik Thedéen said that EU regulators should nudge the crypto industry towards the less energy-intensive proof-of-stake mining.

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Spain to Impose Restrictions on Crypto Promotions: Report

Starting in a month, influencers and their sponsors will be required to notify authorities in advance of posts promoting crypto and to warn of its risks.

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Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Are Coming Soon. Here’s Why They Matter

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework would dramatically simplify how crypto businesses can expand through the 27-nation bloc.

The European Union's cryptocurrency regulation is coming soon. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)