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State Revenue Committee discusses risks in crypto assets and  blockchain  technology

State Revenue Committee discusses risks in crypto assets and  blockchain  technology

ArmInfo.Under the chairmanship of Eduard Hakobyan, Head of the State Revenue Committee (SRC), discussions were held with agency personnel who recently completed specialized training in tax and legal regulation and risk management concerning crypto assets and blockchain technology.

According to the agency's press service, the discussion  was also  attended by First Deputy Chairman of the SRC Vrezh Mkhitaryan, Deputy  Chairman of the Committee Hamlet Sahakyan, and the heads of relevant  departments. In his speech,  Eduard Hakobyan emphasized the  importance of comprehensive training programs for SRC staff in the  fields of crypto assets and blockchain technology. He noted that the  crypto ecosystem has become an established part of Armenia's economic  reality, making it vital for staff to expand their expertise to  manage potential risks and implement effective regulatory measures in  their future work.

Committee members delivered thematic presentations focusing on the  legislative acts of the Republic of Armenia regarding crypto assets,  taxation mechanisms, and active supervisory and control measures  aimed at risk assessment and compliance. Participants also examined  international experience and core regulatory challenges in the  digital asset sector.

Concluding the discussions, the SRC Chairman commended staff for  their ability to apply newly acquired knowledge in practice, assess  emerging risks proactively, and refine supervisory mechanisms in step  with industry developments.