Belarus To Put A Ban On P2P Crypto Transactions
Crypto Bielorrússia vai proibir transações criptográficas P2P 4 minutos atrás Notícias do Bitcoin Ethereum The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is formulating legal changes prohibiting peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Belarus issued an official announcement detailing the objectives and implications of the new legislation concerning individuals engaged in cryptocurrency exchanges. The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that local authorities have successfully intercepted nearly 30 instances of alleged fraudulent activities related to illegal cryptocurrency exchange services since the beginning of the year. The collective illegal revenues from these alleged intercepted fraudulent activities in Belarusian rubles amounted to nearly 22 million rubles, equivalent to approximately $8.7 million. High Crypto Crime Rate Linked To P2P Transactions? The ministry stated that peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency services are highly sought after by fraudsters due to their “utility in cashing out and converting stolen funds.” The government official claims that these services facilitate money transfers to organizers or participants involved in criminal schemes. By emphasizing this point, the ministry highlights the role of P2P services in allegedly enabling illegal activities and strengthens the case for implementing regulatory measures to combat such fraudulent practices. The proposed ban on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading marks a notable change in Belaruss