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Are Russia's elite really using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions?

Written by Dr Paul Mazzola, Lecturer Banking and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, University of Wollongong

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Fearing Russia’s elite will evade economic sanctions by converting their wealth to cryptocurrency, high-profile US Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a bill into US Congress to stymie Russian crypto transactions.

Warren warned a Senate committee hearing:

So no one can argue that Russia can evade all sanctions...

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Are Russia's elite really using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions?

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation

The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Six ways businesses can minimise travel disruptions

Coco Hou: Technology delivering benefits to business and the accounting sector

Are too many corporate mergers harming consumers? We won't know if we don't check

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