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Here’s how Asian countries deal with crypto sanctions against Russia
14.3.2022
Global regulators continue asking crypto exchanges to comply with sanctions against Russia as the country itself has no legal crypto trading platforms
European Parliament votes against PoW ban, providing huge relief to the crypto industry
14.3.2022
The moderate version of the regulatory framework's draft prevailed in the ECON committee voting
Ukraine Creates NFTs to Fund Their Struggle Against Russia
14.3.2022
Never seen in history before, decentralized currencies have helped a great deal in Ukraine’s struggle against Russia. While the policies of the world’s countries have been directed towards incapacitating the Russian economy, the charitable activities of the crypto space have helped with...
Privacy Crypto Assets XMR, ZEC See Double-Digit Gains Amid Tightened Global Economy
13.3.2022
Over the last week, the United States and president Joe Biden’s administration tightened sanctions against Russia a great deal. The U.S. banned Russian energy imports, a number of other types of imported goods, and a series of harsh financial sanctions against Russia. In the midst of...
Cryptocurrencies against the ‘silent thief.’ Can Bitcoin protect capital from inflation?
13.3.2022
Rising inflation forces investors to look for defensive assets. What can the cryptocurrency market offer them?
US Banking Giants Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Wind Down Business in Russia
13.3.2022
Global investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are winding down business in the Russian Federation. The move comes as western sanctions against Moscow over its decision to launch a military invasion of Ukraine continue to expand, supported by leading financial institutions. Goldman Sachs...
US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions
11.3.2022
"The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators
Check These Ukraine NFT Projects Against the Russian Invasion
11.3.2022
Non-fungible token (NFT) art projects made in support of Ukraine have seen a surge in interest lately, with many artists both in Ukraine and elsewhere jumping on the chance to contribute to the cause.
To help readers get an overview of the many projects that now exists where proceeds go...
Big Short Against Tether, CBDC Giweaway, New NFT Collections + More News
11.3.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Hedge Fund Fir Tree Makes ‘Big Short’ Bet Against Tether: Bloomberg
11.3.2022
The asymmetric bet limits the downside, but promises big profits if correct, say clients of the firm
Russia May Legalize Software Piracy As Tech And Game Companies Continue To Pull Out
10.3.2022
The Russian government is looking to legalize at least some software piracy to help its citizens get around the growing list of tech, gaming, and software bans that the country faces due to its ongoing and destructive invasion of Ukraine. It seems Russian leaders and lawmakers are preparing to live...
Former ENS director of operations remains at foundation after voting against his own removal
10.3.2022
"For all the talk about credible neutrality and building infrastructure, this would have been the time to abstain, but he chose self-preservation," said DAO member Eric Hu
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
10.3.2022
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions...
Capcom's Cool New Action Game Pits Exosuits Against Endless Dinos
9.3.2022
During today’s State of Play, Capcom came through with a surprising reveal for a brand-new IP about exosuit-wearing marines fighting hordes of dinosaurs. It’s called Exoprimal, which is the most video-game name I’ve heard in a long while. More than that, though, it gives me some serious Anthem...
CFTC Brings Charges Against 4 Alleged Operators of $44M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
8.3.2022
Tuesday’s charges are just the latest in the CFTC’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry
Large Ether Options Flow Guards Against Price Slide Below $2.2K
8.3.2022
Sophisticated traders bought put options to protect against a continued ether price drop, one observer said
Trolls Review Bomb Cyberpunk 2077 After Devs Speak Out Against Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
7.3.2022
Despite a recent uptick in goodwill thanks to its massive 1.5 patch, Cyberpunk 2077 spent the weekend beset by negative Steam reviews over a different matter entirely.Read more
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine
7.3.2022
The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country....
Why Did Bitcoin Surge So Much Against the Ruble?
6.3.2022
Oligarchs dodging sanctions? Doubtful. Regular Russians trying to preserve their wealth? Maybe. There’s also a third, less exciting possibility
How crypto execs react to economic sanctions against Russia?
4.3.2022
Most companies in the United States and other Western nations are no longer allowed to conduct business or exchange money with Russian banks