Search

The State Duma has passed a law that for the first time describes in detail the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies in criminal cases. The digital currency was secured as property, and the investigation was allowed to act in two ways — to withdraw media (including "cold wallets") or transfer assets to a controlled address. The norm is important for practice: it reduces the chances that crypto assets will be withdrawn before a court decision, but at the same time raises the b

The discussion of the possible confiscation of Russian assets in the European Union is reaching the level of global financial risk. Economists warn that such a move could undermine confidence in the euro as one of the key reserve currencies. Against the background of growing competition in the global foreign exchange market, the issue of maintaining the stability and predictability of the European financial system is becoming particularly sensitive.