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Lithuania’s Startup Scene Shows Resilience in the Face of Looming Russia Threats

Lithuania’s Startup Scene Shows Resilience in the Face of Looming Russia Threats
Lithuania’s Startup Scene Shows Resilience in the Face of Looming Russia Threats
June 22, 2022  |  Startups

Amid Russian threats to punish Lithuania over blocked rail shipments to the enclave of Kaliningrad, Lithuanians today are bracing themselves for retaliation from Moscow. Yet...

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Russian Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Crypto Payments
Russian Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Crypto Payments
June 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The lower house of Russia’s parliament is considering legislation that would bar crypto platforms from hosting purchases with crypto assets, Bitcoin.com reported. Get the Full...

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Auto Verification of Bank Account Owners Is Key to Sanctions Compliance
Auto Verification of Bank Account Owners Is Key to Sanctions Compliance
May 27, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Sanctions have been dominating headlines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Falls With Powell Remarks; Coinbase Institute to Fund Research
Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Falls With Powell Remarks; Coinbase Institute to Fund Research
May 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin dropped under $30,000 in trading on Wednesday (May 18) following traditional markets in retreat, Coindesk wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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With No Credit Card Processing, Google Stops Paid App Sales in Russia
With No Credit Card Processing, Google Stops Paid App Sales in Russia
May 09, 2022  |  Google

Google won’t be offering paid apps or app updates for Russian users — but that’s not because the company wanted to exit the market, a...

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China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
May 06, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The central banks of Russia and China are set to discuss the use of the two nation’s national payment systems in both countries. Get the...

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Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
May 06, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

While China has said it would sit out sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, many of the country’s tech firms have begun backing...

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CBDC Weekly: Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin; Russia, India, Mexico Set CBDC Dates; Philippines Announces Wholesale Pilot
CBDC Weekly: Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin; Russia, India, Mexico Set CBDC Dates; Philippines Announces...
April 29, 2022  |  CBDC

Technically, the Central African Republic’s (CAR’s) decision to make bitcoin a legal tender alongside the regional CFA Franc isn’t central bank digital currency (CBDC) news....

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