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ForkLog 25 13.08.2021

Russia ranks fourth globally in total losses from hacker attacks

In 2020 Russians lost $15.2 billion due to cybercrime attacks. This is the fourth-highest figure worldwide in terms of losses after the United States — $28 billion, Brazil — $26 billion and the United Kingdom — $17.4 billion.

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ForkLog 12 16.03.2021

Belarus proposes refining its cryptocurrency legislation

The State Control Committee, the National Bank and the Belarusian government want to "clarify certain provisions of the legislation and establish the necessary level of control" over operations with digital assets. Lukashenko said this at a meeting, local media report.

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ForkLog 10 26.02.2021

Belarusian Ministry of Energy says it is studying the prospects of cryptocurrency mining

Belarusian Minister of Energy Viktor Karankevich described mining as an interesting direction and said authorities are studying the prospects for developing this activity. This was reported by the ministry's Telegram channel.

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ForkLog 10 26.01.2021

Two Belarusians charged over attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges.

The Belarusian interior ministry has detained residents of Bobruisk and Minsk on suspicion of attacks on online platforms, including cryptocurrency exchanges.

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ForkLog 9 19.11.2020

B2Broker becomes a resident of Belarus’s Hi-Tech Park

The liquidity and technology provider for cryptocurrency and forex markets B2Broker has become a resident of Belarus's Hi-Tech Park. The announcement appeared on the company's website.

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ForkLog 19 13.11.2020

Belarusbank launches a legal cryptocurrency exchange service

The largest bank in Belarus, Belarusbank, in collaboration with WhiteBird, introduced a service for buying and selling cryptocurrencies using Visa payment cards.

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ForkLog 125 08.10.2020

Apple asked Telegram to close channels publishing Belarusian security forces’ personal data

Apple has asked Telegram to block three channels that publish the personal data of Belarusian law enforcement officers, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said.

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ForkLog 22 05.10.2020

Kuna refused to disclose information to Belarusian authorities about a fund paying out Bitcoin

Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange Kuna declined a request from the Department of Financial Investigations of the Republic of Belarus, which sought information about the non-profit organization "Belarusian Solidarity Foundation" paying compensation in Bitcoin. This was reported by the founder of the trading platform, Mikhail Chobanian.

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ForkLog 9 28.09.2020

Internet access temporarily restricted in Belarus and Azerbaijan at authorities’ request

On September 27, residents of Belarus and Azerbaijan experienced problems accessing the internet.

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ForkLog 22 16.09.2020

Sandvine halts supplies of internet-blocking equipment to Belarus

The American company Sandvine, whose products were used to filter internet traffic in Belarus, will no longer supply its technologies to the country. Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 28 14.09.2020

Media: U.S. company supplied equipment to Belarusian authorities to block the internet

The leadership of the California-based private company Sandvine told employees that it has been supplying Belarusian state organisations with internet-filtering equipment for more than a year. The recording of the conversation was obtained by Bloomberg.

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ForkLog 15 12.09.2020

Bittrex clarifies the reason for suspending services for users in Ukraine and Belarus

The cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex clarified the reason for ceasing service for users in Ukraine, Belarus, and several other jurisdictions.

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