Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Coming Under Pressure From Western Governments to Block Transactions With Russia

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Crypto currency exchanges are coming under pressure from western governments to block transactions with russia. Concern among officials is that crypto currencies will allow russians avoid sanctions aimed at shutting the country out of the global financial system. To talk more about this, i'm joined by the f t's Josh oliver and Eleanor alcott.

The controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline company that was to bring Russian gas to Europe is reportedly insolvent, China has signalled it is ready to play a role in finding a ceasefire, and crypto exchanges are under pressure to block transactions with Russia as western politicians fear that cryptocurrencies will undermine the effectiveness of financial sanctions.

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