Russia Plans To Impound Unlawfully Acquired Cryptocurrencies
The Russian prosecutor general allegedly reports that cryptocurrencies are being utilized for bribing. As a result, Russia introduced cryptocurrencies into its legal system and as a taxable value in 2020. The country has also banned its public officials from possessing crypto with effect from this year. Russia is now assembling legislation to ensure that law-enforcement […]
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