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17.12 / 12:05

cryptocurrency Ban Bitcoin Russia: Total Ban on Crypto Ownership Still on Table, Says Top Official

Russian lawmakers’ seemingly endless quest to introduce crypto regulation in the country could culminate in a complete ban on the ownership and purchase of coins, says the elusive regulation’s chief architect.

17.12 / 06:01

MET Cooper Action analysts SOLIDARITY Support China and Russia show solidarity, but likely won't support each other militarily, analysts say

BEIJING — International pressure may have pushed China and Russia closer together, but not enough for the two countries to send military support to each other, U.S.-based analysts said.

16.12 / 23:26

Law Adoption Bitcoin Russia to decide between blanket crypto ban and legalizing exchanges in 2022

On 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.

16.12 / 22:01

cryptocurrency Energy Bitcoin lawmakers Crypto miners Russian Crypto Miners Tell Lawmakers: ‘Hurry up and Legalize Our Industry’

Russian crypto miners say they want their industry to be legalized – and hope that official status could help them avoid spats with power providers.

16.12 / 15:34

Technology Royal Family dutch Dutch royal family faces criticism over birthday party breaching COVID-19 rules

The Dutch royal family expressed regret on Wednesday for inviting 21 people to Princess Amalia's 18th birthday last week.

16.12 / 12:39

covid variant Variant France to tighten entry requirements for UK arrivals over Omicron COVID variant

France is to tighten entry conditions for people travelling from the United Kingdom in order to limit the spread of the Omicron variant, a French government spokesman said on Thursday.

16.12 / 10:08

Health EU leaders to discuss booster jabs, energy prices and Russian aggression at council summit

EU leaders are back in Brussels for a one-day European summit with a busy agenda that promises discussions around booster shots, energy prices, migration routes and Russia's military build-up along the Ukraine border.

16.12 / 09:21

Health Variant UK registers record number of COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant

The UK registered 78,610 daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday — the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic as the highly transmissible new Omicron variant spreads.

16.12 / 00:08

Food Sanctions needed before any Russian invasion, says Ukrainian president

EU sanctions are needed before any possible Russian invasion happens, according to Ukraine's president.

15.12 / 15:11

MET Reuters Remark China's Xi reportedly backs Putin in Russia's bid for security guarantees from the West

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their second dedicated video call of the year Wednesday, amid rising international concerns about tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border.

15.12 / 12:09

Tesla Protest German police launch raids in Dresden over alleged anti-vax death threats to governor

Police in eastern Germany carried out raids early on Wednesday as they investigated alleged threats to kill a state governor over coronavirus restrictions and vaccinations.

15.12 / 08:33

Tesla WHO NOT WHO: ‘Omicron spreading at rate not seen with previous variants’

The World Health Organization has warned Omicron is “spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant”, as it called on the world to use all tools available to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

14.12 / 18:41

Art Environment Serbia a step closer to EU membership but Kosovo relations remain key

Serbia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union after opening talks on a series of environmental policies.

14.12 / 18:15

Art Drugs Malta set to be first EU country to legalise cannabis for personal use

Malta is set to become the first European Union country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use.

14.12 / 16:47

Art LGBT Same-sex parents and their children must be recognised as a family across whole EU, rules court

The EU's top court has ruled that same-sex parents and their children must be recognised as a family in all member states.

14.12 / 15:21

Art Jail Sergei Tikhanovskaya, the husband of Belarus opposition leader Svetlana, given 18-year jail term

The husband of Belarus' main opposition leader has been handed an 18-year jail term.

14.12 / 14:34

COST UPS Digital Russia restricts mutual funds from investing in crypto, even for qualified investors

Russian regulators have been making an effort to increase oversight in the crypto-sector. In a new directive, the Bank of Russia has put a ban on mutual funds from investing in digital currencies. A translated document stated,

14.12 / 13:17

cryptocurrency regulation Central Bank Russia to Ban Funds from Crypto Investment, Experts Warn of ‘Blurry’ Legal Status

The Russian Central Bank has moved to bar financial firms in the country from engaging with crypto-related mutual funds.

14.12 / 11:55

Art Nazi Nazi reference as COVID pass protesters vandalise French WWII memorial

A famous monument to the memory of French resistance fighters and combatants in World War II has been vandalised with graffiti spelling out “Anti Pass”.

14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Training Ukrainians sign up for military training as Russia tensions ratchet up

Armed with fake wooden assault rifles and rubber knives, a small group of about 30 Ukrainians gather in the woods on the outskirts of Kyiv.

14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Albania's former top prosecutor arrested in Italy on corruption charges

The former chief prosecutor of Albania has been arrested while on the run from authorities in Italy, police said.

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