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Russia approves law allowing use of crypto for global payments as it faces ongoing sanctions
Illustrative image of two commemorative bitcoins seen in front of the national flag of Russia displayed on a computer screen. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Russian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a new law permitting the use of cryptocurrency for …