Russia’s Federation Council to Set Up Working Group on Crypto Regulations
The Federation Council of the Russian legislature is forming a working group expected to propose comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrencies. Officials from several ministries and government agencies, as well as members of the country’s expanding crypto industry, will join the body. Federation Council to Prepare New Regulations for Cryptocurrencies in Russia The Federation Council, the upper house of Russian parliament, is establishing a working group of experts to take on the task of developing additional regulations for Russia’s growing crypto space.....
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