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Russia Crypto Crackdown: Strict Regulations Aim to Curb Cryptocurrency Activities
Russia is set to adopt strict regulations on cryptocurrency trading, aimed at curbing the mass trading of digital assets like Bitcoin within its borders. The move, driven by geopolitical tensions and sanctions, marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital finance.
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Policy Shift: Centralized Control and Regulatory Uncertainties
In a recent report from CryptoPotato, the government’s decision to control the bitcoin industry is an important step. Only miners and projects sanctioned by the Central Bank will be allowed to operate. It is important to note that any creation of cryptocurrency exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) services outside of the experimental legislative framework will be considered illegal.
Anton Gorelkin, chairman of the State Duma committee on the financial market, clarified that he does not support a complete ban on the circulation of bitcoin in Russia.
In a telegram jobhe clarified that the restriction is not intended to prohibit all use of Bitcoin but rather to govern the formation of cryptocurrency exchange platforms within the Russian legal framework.
Gorelkin further asserts that geopolitical circumstances, including international relations considerations, impact the creation of a legitimate Russian crypto infrastructure. He said allowing such infrastructure would expose Russian companies to Western sanctions.
Gorelkin further stated that the limitation may be lifted and customers will be able to continue using foreign crypto exchanges and OTC services as before. However, the impact on several OTC crypto services in Moscow remains undetermined.
Anatoly Aksakov’s program: strengthening the ruble with stricter regulation on cryptocurrencies
Gorelkin’s latest article is to clarify Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the State Duma committee on the financial market, who said the controversial measure aims to limit non-Russian cryptocurrency operations in order to strengthen the ruble’s dominance.
Aksakov declared that the law would provide exemptions for crypto miners and pilot projects supported by the Central Bank under a trial legal framework, citing that crypto mining contributes significantly to Russia’s tax revenue.
At the same time, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov called for a more balanced approach, arguing for regulations allowing the use of cryptocurrencies in local and foreign transactions.
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