Russia to decide between blanket crypto ban and legalizing exchanges in 2022
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cointelegraph.comOn Thursday, conflicting reports emerged in Russia on the state of crypto regulatory affairs. First, a report by Reuters indicated that the Central Bank of Russia is seeking a ban on cryptocurrencies, citing risks to financial stability and the exploding volume of transactions. If enacted, the move would align with remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, who stated that cryptocurrencies "bear high risks" at an investment forum in Moscow. The nation's central bank is currently preparing an advisory report on the issue.
However, Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Duma [Russian Parliament] Committee on Financial Markets, gave the following statement in a press conference the same day, as reported by local news outlet
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