JUST IN - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called on Wednesday for global regulation of #Bitcoin, saying "the digital currency had been used for money laundering activities in some instances and that any loopholes needed to be closed." @disclosetv

JUST IN - Biden's Treasury nominee Yellen says cryptocurrencies like #Bitcoin are of particular concern for terrorist financing, money laundering. @disclosetv @disclosetv_chat

Gates on bitcoin: "It uses a lot of energy."

Is that a hint of an attack on crypto in the guise of saving the climate crisis? Authorized digital dollars only?

https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1364361543656345605

Bitcoin found support at the 200 day moving average — but may resume its slide as Russia and more countries shift their focus to CBDCs, and ban other cryptos on the way.

Is the crypto space just a stepping stone (like the internet itself): a taste of freedom to get you hooked, then a flip to centrally-controlled structures…
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Russian Central Bank Seeks Ban on Crypto Investment: Report

The central bank is in discussions with market players regarding a possible ban. If approved by lawmakers, the ban would only apply to new purchases of crypto assets not to past purchases, the report added.

Russia has been vocal in its stance against against cryptocurrencies, stating that the asset can be used for money laundering or to finance terrorism. (But use OUR e-ruble that we can control, and have NIRP! Suckers! Coming early 2022)

#bitcoin #cbdc

https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/russian-cenbank-seek-ban-investment-cryptocurrencies-sources-say-2021-12-16/