Russia To Legalize Crypto Payments, But Proposal Causes Internal Concerns

Russia To Legalize Crypto Payments, But Proposal Causes Internal Concerns

Per a report from local news outlet Kommersant, the Russian Ministry of Finance has completed a bill addressing crypto payments in the country. The document was obtained by the local news website and confirmed by two different sources. Related Reading | Don’t Help Russia, Or Else… Treasury Official Says US Will ‘Come And Find You’ The […]


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