The latest crypto news on WalletConnect restrictions in Russia
Notícias de criptografia: Wallet Connect recently restricted the use of its service in Russia, following sanctions guidelines imposed by the Escritório de Controle de Ativos Estrangeiros (OFAC) of the U.S. Treasury Department. Veja abaixo para detalhes completos. The impact of compliance restrictions on the WalletConnect crypto service in Russia: latest news As anticipated, according to the latest news WalletConnect, a start-up in the web3 sector that facilitates the linking of crypto wallets such as MetaMáscara, recently announced the restriction of access to its services for customers in Russia. The company used the X platform to spread the news and explain the reasons for this restriction. According to the official post, in fact, it reads the following: Recall that OFAC represents the Office of Foreign Assets Control, an agency of the U.S. Treasury. WalletConnect CEO Pedro Gomes said the company implemented the user restriction in Russia earlier this week. Since 2021, OFAC has focused its attention on the flow of cryptocurrency into Russia, especially following the escalation of the Guerra Rússia-Ucrânia, leading to increased sanctions by Western countries against Russia. Gomes also tried to explain how Ukraine was temporarily involved, debunking alleged misinformation. In fact, he stated the following: More news from Russia: integrating cryptocurrencies into the domestic financial landscape According