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Should Crypto Exchanges Take an Active Role in Identifying Bad Actors?

Western business withdraws from Russia en masse, but major cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S. refuse to ban Russian citizens from accessing their services. Max Galka, the founder and CEO of New York-based blockchain search engine Elementus, argues that access to cryptocurrency exchanges may serve as an alternative for Russian citizens who view government policy as a barrier. However, bad actors from Russia can still use crypto. Is there a way for governments to track, target and contain them?

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NY Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

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US and EU Look to Blockchain to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The president has called on the Treasury Department to spearhead a series of reports looking into CBDC technologies and how to implement them – ”if doing so is deemed to be in the national interest.”

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You Would Understand Bitcoin if You Were Under Cuba’s Embargo

More than 60 banks and fintechs rejected me just for my nationality. Bitcoin fixes that.

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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to US, Says London Court

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been approved the right to request the U.K. Supreme court to block his extradition to the U.S., where he would face criminal charges under the Espionage Act for his role in obtaining and publishing classified government documents.

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Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Pursues US Expansion Following 2 Key Hires

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