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Russia Proceeds With Efforts to Legalize Crypto Amid Sanctions Over Ukraine
5.3.2022
Authorities in Russia are continuing their work to establish a comprehensive legal framework for crypto transactions. The efforts, which started before the military invasion of Ukraine, go on amid warnings that Moscow may use cryptocurrencies to evade expanding financial sanctions. Expert Council...
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine
4.3.2022
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny...
Crypto’s Sanction-Slipping Power: Why Bitcoin’s Neutrality Is Its Greatest Humanitarian Asset
4.3.2022
Decentralized networks such as Bitcoin’s don’t know national allegiance, they only know math. And when you’re trying to get your savings out of an ATM, or send a payment to relatives in a war-torn environment, someone else’s politics is the last thing you want standing...
Wargaming Stands By Its Kyiv Studio As Its Native Belarus Moves Against Ukraine
3.3.2022
World of Tanks developer Wargaming has rerouted company resources to support over 550 developers at its Kyiv studio as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day.Read more
‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals
2.3.2022
Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring...
Starlink Terminals Arrive in Ukraine as Elon Musk Makes Good on Promise
2.3.2022
Spacex has managed to deliver Starlink equipment to Ukraine as promised by its founder, Elon Musk. The hardware will provide access to high-speed internet for users in the country, which has been experiencing disruptions in communications as a result of Russia’s military invasion. Ukrainians...
Big Wings
1.3.2022
Alex Senechal is art director at 1047 games, the developers of Slipgate.Read more
CSGO Pro Loses Tournament, Gives $33K To The Ukrainian Army Like A Champ Anyway
28.2.2022
Prominent CSGO streamer and pro esports player Aleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev has donated one million Ukrainian hryvnias (or a little over $33,000 USD) to the Ukrainian army, according to a post on his Instagram Stories. This comes just after s1mple gave an emotional plea for unity during the Intel...
Elon Musk Hears Kyiv’s Call, Activates Starlink Service in Ukraine
27.2.2022
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that the Starlink satellite internet service has been enabled for Ukraine. The move comes in response to a request from the government in Kyiv which is trying to halt a Russian military assault that may disrupt communications, among other threats. Elon Musk...
Russia May ‘Nationalize’ Foreign Assets in Response to Western Sanctions, Medvedev Says
27.2.2022
Authorities in Russia may begin to seize funds of foreign nationals and companies that are in the country, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has indicated. His warning comes as the West continues to expend penalties imposed on Moscow over its military invasion of neighboring Ukraine....
Bitcoin Donations Pour in to Help Ukrainian Military Fight Russia — Over $5 Million in BTC Raised
26.2.2022
Cryptocurrency donations have poured into a nonprofit organization that provides support to Ukrainian soldiers after Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine. More than $5 million in bitcoin has already been raised. Meanwhile, the group’s fundraising page on Patreon has been abruptly...
Patreon Removes Ukrainian Charity Raising Military Aid Citing Policy Violation
25.2.2022
The non-profit is also raising funds in bitcoin but Patreon was the most convenient way for foreigners to donate to the fund, according to the charity's director
People Are Sending Millions in Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine's Military as Russia Advances
24.2.2022
A digital wallet raising funds to support the Ukrainian army has received over $700,000 in bitcoin
Ukraine Central Bank Limits Cash Withdrawals Amid Russian Assault
24.2.2022
The central bank of Ukraine has capped withdrawals of cash in national fiat and banned those in foreign currency. The monetary authority says the measures aim to ensure the functioning of the nation’s financial system under the martial law introduced in response to Russia’s military...
Bitcoin dips 12% as Russian ruble hits all-time low against USD on Ukraine 'military operation'
24.2.2022
The ruble crashes past 87 to the dollar early on Thursday as events in Ukraine take a turn for the worst; Bitcoin price tanks
Bitcoin Crashes 9% as Missiles Strike Kyiv, Airport Captured
24.2.2022
The world's largest cryptocurrency by market value was trading about $35,360 at time of writing after passing $39,000 on Tuesday
Geopolitical Risk and Ukraine Worries Shake Equities, Cryptocurrencies — Gold Soars Higher
24.2.2022
On Wednesday, global markets have been volatile as Ukraine officials declared a state of emergency amid fears of a Russian invasion. Wall Street’s top indexes shuddered during the day’s trading sessions, and cryptocurrency markets slipped more than 4% during the 24 hour period. On...
Bitcoin plunges as Putin announces 'special military operation' in Ukraine
24.2.2022
The Russian army has begun a military operation in Ukraine as missile explosions have been heard surrounding several areas, including the capital of Kiev. Markets have dropped in response
The 'Nintendo Generation' Have Weak Skeletons, US Army Weirdo Says
24.2.2022
Earlier today, a press release dropped on a Pentagon news service’s website titled Why Today’s ‘Gen Z’ is at Risk for Boot Camp Injuries. It is very funny.Read more
Halo Infinite’s Players Love Shooting You After You’re Dead
7.2.2022
For years, the teabag has been the go-to competitive Halo taunt: you can condense an entire victory speech within a few seconds. You’ve likely experienced, if not doled out, a teabag at some point while playing Halo Infinite. Possibly you’ve even bought the teabag gun charm for some extra burn....