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Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry

Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
February 23, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told finance industry representatives, regulators and trade associations that he wants a tough next round of sanctions on Russia,...

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Today in Crypto: Brazilian Lawmakers Move Crypto Transactions Bill Along; UK’s Luxury Furniture Retailer Sees Sales Boost From Crypto-Paying Consumers
Today in Crypto: Brazilian Lawmakers Move Crypto Transactions Bill Along; UK’s Luxury Furniture Retailer Sees...
February 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Brazilian Senate’s economic affairs committee Tuesday (Feb. 22) approved a bill legitimizing crypto transactions, CoinDesk reported. The bill was introduced by Sen. Flávio Arns...

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EMEA Daily: Regulator Could Order Meta to Stop EU-US Data Transfers; Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
EMEA Daily: Regulator Could Order Meta to Stop EU-US Data Transfers; Russian Finance Ministry Proposes...
February 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Meta is facing an order to suspend data transfers to the United States by the European...

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US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
February 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

American banks do not expect to see an impact on their business – or wider risk contagion – due to the sanctions the U.S. and...

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US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
February 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In times of war — or of armed conflicts that are wars in all but name — payments can be weaponized (after a fashion). Or,...

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Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Crypto Rules
February 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One month after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged regulators to reach a compromise on regulating cryptocurrency, the Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law,...

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Crypto Regulation in Russia is Still an Unresolved Matter 
Crypto Regulation in Russia is Still an Unresolved Matter 
February 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russian government officials failed to reach consensus Tuesday (Feb. 15) on how to regulate cryptocurrencies, sources told Bloomberg.  This is despite a request by President...

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CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
February 11, 2022  |  CBDC

China’s digital yuan may be the largest central bank digital currency (CBDC), but a digital euro is coming. European Union Commissioner for Financial Services Mairead...

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