Russia’s Crypto Mining Legalization: A New Era Amid Sanctions

Russia has legalized cryptocurrency mining to bypass Western sanctions, establishing a regulatory framework that could reshape the global crypto landscape. Meanwhile, a malicious app disguised as WalletConnect has stolen $70,000 from users, highlighting the risks of mobile crypto management. As the rise of the 'crypto voter' emerges, both political parties are courting this influential group ahead of the 2024 elections. Additionally, the FBI reveals that Americans lost $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, emphasizing the need for awareness and education in the crypto space.

Sources:
https://www.eurasiareview.com/29092024-russia-legalizes-cryptocurrency-mining-to-circumvent-western-sanctions-analysis/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/crypto-scam-app-disguised-as.html
https://www.salon.com/2024/09/28/rise-of-the-crypto-voter-the-surprising-group-that-could-swing-the/
https://ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-news/americans-lost-5-6b-to-cryptocurrency-fraud-in-2023-reveals-fbi/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Russia Legalizes Cryptocurrency Mining To Circumvent Western Sanctions
(00:01:07) Crypto Scam App Disguised as WalletConnect Steals $70K in Five-Month Campaign
(00:04:30) Rise of the "crypto voter": Surprising group that could swing election
(00:07:44) Americans lost $5.6b to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, reveals FBI