Bank of Russia Eases Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash
The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto market in the country as currency restrictions have been a driver of increased demand for digital coins. Monetary Authority of Russia Expands Citizens’ Access to Foreign Cash The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) has lifted one of the restrictions on the sale of U.S. dollars and euros in cash to private individuals imposed amid Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency....
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Ukrainians are now allowed to buy Bitcoin only with foreign currency with a monthly cap of $3,300. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) continues taking measures to prevent capital outflows amid martial law by enforcing major restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases.The Ukrainian central bank officially announced Thursday a set of restrictions on cross-border operations, prohibiting individuals from buying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) with the national fiat currency, the hryvnia (UAH).Ukrainians are now allowed to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies only with foreign currency, with....
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, says that a digital euro will not replace cash but would complement it. “A digital euro would give you an additional choice about how to pay and make it easier to do so, contributing to accessibility and inclusion,” the ECB explained.
Digital Euro to Complement Cash
ECB President Christine Lagarde talked about the digital euro at the plenary session of the European Parliament Monday on the 20th anniversary of the introduction of euro banknotes and coins.
“Last year, we....
In the article "Why The Bitcoin Price Drop Is Really Good News" I mentioned the upcoming issues on the horizon for the U. S. Dollar. Many nations are trading internationally without it now, and these "bilateral trade agreements" are on the rise. Growing global disinterest in the dollar will only increase the need for monetary alternatives that can be easily sent globally, like Bitcoin. Now, news is breaking out of Russia that they may be ready to end their time using the U. S. Dollar as Russia can move from the US Dollar much sooner than we thought. Also read: Russia Plans Bitcoin Ban by....
With concerns about financial stability in mind, the European Central Bank (ECB) plans to limit digital euro holdings, according to Board Member Fabio Panetta. The plan is to have a maximum amount of digital cash in circulation similar to that of euro banknotes today, the official unveiled.
Eurozone’s Central Bank to Keep Total Digital Euro Holdings Below 1.5 Trillion
A digital euro could potentially lead to the conversion of a large share of bank deposits in the euro area into digital cash, Member of ECB’s Executive Board Fabio Panetta warned in a statement at the....
According to a report on Zero Hedge, "My Bank," one of Russia's top 2oo lenders by assets, has suspended all cash withdrawals. The lockdown is expected to last for a week. This news follows the recent statement by the Russian Central Bank warning citizens against the speculative and legal risks of Bitcoin. The Russian Ruble is experiencing downward pressure from the current "risk-off" environment afflicting emerging market economies. It's possible this currency situation is responsible for the bank freeze. My Bank shuts down cash withdrawls to prevent a bank run? This story, together with....