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Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
December 27, 2021

To prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Russia is considering restricting the use of debit and credit cards at crypto exchanges, although the option is just one of several being discussed, Forbes reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sen Lummis’ Christmas Present to Crypto: Clear Regulation in the New Year
December 27, 2021

Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to give the crypto industry the Christmas present it wants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Arsenal Football Club Crypto Ads ‘Irresponsible,’ Says UK Regulator
December 27, 2021

The Arsenal Football Club (AFC) has been censured for what regulators called irresponsible advertising for crypto-related fan tokens. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the U.K.’s marketing watchdog, said the online promotions “trivialized investment in cryptoassets.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
December 24, 2021

The biggest story of cryptocurrency this year is that it went mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Dubai FinTech iBLOXX Granted License to Trade Crypto
December 22, 2021

FinTech firm iBLOXX was granted a license for proprietary trading in cryptocurrency commodities by the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), according to a press release on Wednesday (Dec. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bank of England to Ramp Up Talks on Crypto Rules as Data is Elusive
December 22, 2021

It hasn’t been easy for the Bank of England (BoE) to uncover information it needs on the institutional exposure to cryptocurrency. As a result, the United Kingdom’s central bank said it plans to increase the pace of global talks to establish regulations on the world’s...

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As Crypto Crime Grows, Exchanges Like Coinbase are Key to Catching Crooks
December 22, 2021

A British al-Qaida supporter was just sentenced to 16 months in jail for cryptocurrency trading and using bitcoin to buy stolen credit card information. Coinbase helped put him there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Paraguay Lawmakers Could Approve Crypto Regulations in 2022
December 22, 2021

Cryptocurrency in the South American nation of Paraguay could be facing new rules in the new year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Bitcoin’s ‘1%’ Controls Most of the Cryptocurrency’s Wealth
December 22, 2021

The “top 1%” has referred to the nation’s wealthiest Americans by income or net worth. Now, a new study has found leading bitcoin holders rule a bigger share of the cryptocurrency than the wealthiest U.S. households control in dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...