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Blockchain document transfer provider CargoX extends agreement with Egyptian government
7.3.2022
Project reps say the platform has transferred more than 1,100,000 actual trade and finance documents for over 75,000 customers since its implementation
Law Decoded: Crypto in times of war, Feb. 28–Mar. 7
7.3.2022
The catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine will have long-lasting consequences for the crypto space, too
Ukraine Uses Donated Crypto to Pay for Military Supplies — Government Says $50 Million in Crypto Raised in a Week
6.3.2022
The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military...
Ukraine Crypto Donations: Government Now Accepts Over 70 Crypto Assets
6.3.2022
Crypto payment processor Coingate and International Business Settlement (IBS) have started an arrangement with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) that enables well-wishers to send donations to Ukraine via more than 70 different crypto assets. Calls for Widening List of Accepted Crypto Donations...
Elon Musk Says Starlink Will Not Censor Russian News Sources Despite Government Requests
6.3.2022
Spacex CEO Elon Musk says that Starlink has been told by some governments to block Russian news sources. However, he affirmed, “We will not do so unless at gunpoint.” Elon Musk Refuses to Censor Russian News Sources Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted early Saturday morning that...
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Advises Investors How to Profit From Inflation
6.3.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has given some advice on how to profit from inflation. Bitcoin is part of his strategy. He also praised the Ukrainian government for standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Robert Kiyosaki on Profiting From...
Crypto industry seeks to educate, influence US lawmakers as it faces increasing regulation
5.3.2022
Much like other activity in the digital asset space, crypto lobbying has been picking up during the past year
Korean blockchain experts seek the government's help for digital asset market
4.3.2022
The Korea Digital Asset Industry Committee meeting discussed crypto tax, DeFi markets, nonfungible tokens and metaverse during their meeting on Thursday
Crypto Allows Ukraine to ‘Operate Internationally,’ Official Says
4.3.2022
Amid ongoing hostilities with advancing Russian forces, Ukraine has been increasingly relying on cryptocurrency donations to solve humanitarian problems and finance its defense efforts. Crypto helps the country to receive and quickly distribute money and operate internationally, a high-ranking...
OpenSea updates banned countries list sparking decentralization debate
4.3.2022
The world’s largest NFT marketplace has confirmed that it blocks users based on the U.S. sanctions list
Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Force Starts Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
3.3.2022
As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice...
UK financial watchdog is investigating 50 unauthorized crypto firms
3.3.2022
The FCA said it had opened more than 300 cases into unregistered crypto firms in the last six months, "many of which may be scams."
Experts weigh in on new crypto regulations in South Africa
3.3.2022
Updated crypto regulations in South Africa could boost partnerships but potentially marginalize those who need it most, local experts warn
Ukraine Government Cancels Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot
3.3.2022
The minister of digital transformation announced the cancellation on his Twitter account
US lawmakers and Fed chair push for crypto regulation in wake of Russia sanctions
2.3.2022
Jerome Powell said that the situation with Russia "underscores the need for really congressional action on digital finance, including cryptocurrencies."
Ukraine Adds Dogecoin to List of Accepted Cryptos, Prime Minister Asks DOGE Co-Founder and Elon Musk to Donate
2.3.2022
According to a Twitter announcement stemming from Ukraine’s vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian government will now accept dogecoin donations. Fedorov highlighted that meme assets like dogecoin are worth more than the Russian ruble and “even [memes] can support...
Ukrainian Government Claims ‘Airdrop’ Will ‘Reward’ its Bitcoin & Crypto Donors
2.3.2022
The Ukrainian government has confirmed that donors who have contributed crypto to fund its military struggle with the invading Russian army will be in line for an airdrop of tokens.
In the early hours of March 2, Kyiv wrote that its airdrop was “confirmed,” with a snapshot to be taken on March...
Hillary Clinton Urges Biden Administration to Pressure Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
2.3.2022
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has criticized the Biden administration and European governments for not pressuring cryptocurrency exchanges to end transactions with Russian users. She believes regulators “should look hard at how they can prevent the crypto markets from giving...
Hacker Group Anonymous Vows to Disrupt Russia’s Internet — RT Websites Become ‘Subject of Massive DDoS Attacks’
1.3.2022
The international hacktivist collective known as Anonymous has vowed to attack Russian government websites over the recent Ukraine invasion. So far Anonymous says that it hacked the Russian Ministry of Defense database and various state-operated television channels in Russia. Additionally,...
US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government
28.2.2022
The Treasury Department guidelines equated crypto transactions to “deceptive or structured transactions or dealings” in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions