"Russia's central bank wants crypto ban" January 20, 2022

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Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,026
Ethereum is even at $3,137
and Binance Coin up .5% at $463

crypto.com changes story about hack—34M in user funds taken.

Russia’s central bank wants a firm ban on crypto

a16z looks for 4.5B more for crypto funds.

Google exec tells Bloomberg the company will evolve with user and merchant demands for crypto payments.

Gary Gensler and the SEC are pushing for more scrutiny for crypto exchanges.

• a16z seeks 4.5B | Financial Times
• Google (GOOG) Hires PayPal (PYPL) Vet to Reset Strategy After Banking Retreat - Bloomberg
• crypto.com on hack
• Crypto Exchanges Will Face More Scrutiny From SEC, Gensler Says - Bloomberg
• Russia's central bank calls for crypto ban