๐ซ๐ท๐บ Big Update:
Russia Halts Bitcoin Usage, Bans Non-Local Crypto from September 1 ๐ฃ
๐ฅ Major Crypto Development from Russia:
๐ Effective Date: September 1
๐ Details: Russia enforces a ban on Bitcoin and all non-Russian cryptocurrencies. Only digital assets issued within Russia will be permitted moving forward.
๐ Reason: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the government aims to tighten control over the crypto ecosystem.
๐ค Spokesperson: Anatoly Aksakov, head of Russia's financial committee.