On Thursday, Russia’s Central Bank launched a proposal to ban both cryptocurrency investments and mining, joining in a chorus of governments around the world cracking down on digital currencies while highlighting the various threats cryptocurrencies pose to monetary stability and private citizens.
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PoW Mining and Cryptocurrencies Come Under Fire In Sweden
Proof of Work (PoW) mining has come under fire by Swedish financial and environmental regulators. A recent proposal was signed by both the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency that points out many of the common but often misplaced fears about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.