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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
Former ENS director of operations may remain at foundation after voting against his own removal
3.3.2022
“We can't let someone who is bigoted about a marginalized community stay the figurehead of a large web3 organization,” said ENS user healingvisions.eth
Gaming Giant Animoca Brands Reveals Ban Against Russian Users, Co-Founder Compares Russia to North Korea
3.3.2022
Blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands has revealed the company is breaking ties with Russian users following the Ukraine invasion that started seven days ago. Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu noted in an interview that the company received legal advice about the situation and the Animoca executive...
US Senator Urges Regulators to Increase Scrutiny on Crypto as It Risks Undermining Sanctions Against Russia
3.3.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried that “cryptocurrencies risk undermining sanctions against Russia.” She urges financial regulators “to take this threat seriously and increase their scrutiny of digital assets.” Senator Elizabeth Warren Worried Russia Could...
EU is ‘taking measures’ against Russia using crypto to bypass sanctions, say finance ministers
2.3.2022
“When it comes to economic and financial sanctions, we want to remain flexible and mobilized,“ said France’s finance minister, Bruno Le Maire
Florida Judge Denies Kleiman Estate’s Request for New Trial Against Craig Wright
1.3.2022
Lawyers for Ira Kleiman asked for a do-over in January, claiming Wright’s attorneys violated a court order to keep quiet about Kleiman’s fraught relationship with his brother, Dave
Coinbase ‘Will Not Institute a Blanket Ban’ on All Transactions Tied to Russian Crypto Addresses
1.3.2022
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has addressed the request from Ukrainian officials to freeze the accounts of all Russian users. A Coinbase spokesperson noted that the digital currency platform would not “institute a blanket ban” against ordinary Russian users. Coinbase...
Ukraine Now Takes Polkadot, Says It Will Accept Other Coins Soon
1.3.2022
Having already raised millions of dollars in major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Ukraine is now receiving donations in polkadot as well. The country intends to expand the list of accepted coins as it increasingly relies on help from the crypto community to fund its defense against Russia. Ukraine...
Powers On… The SEC takes reactionary moves against crypto lending
28.2.2022
USDT records new all-time high against Russian ruble as inflation hits
28.2.2022
As an immediate countermeasure against the rising inflation of its fiat currency, the Russian central bank doubled key interest rates on Feb. 28, from 9.5% to 20%
President Biden Announces Technology Export Controls, Bank Sanctions Against Russia
24.2.2022
Several European countries have also announced sanctions to try and force Russia to cease hostilities after it invaded Ukraine
No, Crypto Won't 'Fix This' for Russia
24.2.2022
The global community hopes financial penalties against Russian officials might encourage a swift end to its military actions. Cryptocurrency is an unlikely workaround for Vladimir Putin’s government, according to sanctions and blockchain experts
Crypto Community Discusses Warfare in Ukraine, Importance of Crypto, and the Future of Bitcoin
24.2.2022
During the course of the early morning trading sessions on Thursday (EST), 24-hour statistics show the crypto economy dropped more than 11% in value against the U.S. dollar. While the leading crypto asset bitcoin shed close to 10%, a myriad of alternative digital assets lost close to 20% in value....
Dogecoin founder speaks out against ‘meme coins’
24.2.2022
“They’re made by people trying to get rich off of other people trying to get rich,” said Dogecoin creator Billy Markus
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
Luna Foundation Guard Raises $1 Billion to Safeguard UST Dollar Peg
23.2.2022
The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has raised $1 billion in a private token sale to allow the group to safeguard the peg of UST, Terra’s flagship stablecoin, against market instabilities. While the token has an algorithmic method to maintain its dollar value, this decentralized reserve —...
Former SEC official predicts regulator 'will lose on the merits' of case against Ripple
23.2.2022
Joseph Hall believes that the SEC is not yet equipped to handle litigation in cases concerning cryptocurrencies as securities yet, making it hard to win the case against Ripple
Bitcoin, Crypto, and Stocks Fluctuate as West Prepares Sanctions Against Russia's Aggression
22.2.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptoassets still follow the stock market as investors are now assessing Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and the impact of Western sanctions on Russia.
Both traditional and crypto markets went lower after Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday formally...
Japan Exchange Group alerts against imposter crypto trading platforms
22.2.2022
Japanese investors are advised to look out for fraudulent companies replicating the JPX brand names, logos and URLs to offer crypto trading
Report: Chinese Customs Authority Confiscates 49 Old ASIC Antminers
22.2.2022
Chinese authorities continue to crackdown against bitcoin miners after they seized 49 second-hand Bitmain ASIC Antminers from unnamed individuals that recently attempted to smuggle in the devices using falsified documents. Devices to Be Disposed of in Accordance With Regulations Huangpu Customs...