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Kraken Crypto Exchange Terminates Accounts of Russian Users
24.10.2022
In a bid to comply with the European Union’s sanctions on Russia, major crypto exchange Kraken has unveiled its move to restrict and eventually shut down services for Russian accounts. The latest development follows the adoption of new Brussels-led penalties in response to Moscow’s continued...
Jack Dorsey unveils decentralized social with algo choice and portable accounts
19.10.2022
The long-awaited “Bluesky Social” app is now accepting users for private beta and says it will “launch soon”
Bank of America and JPMorgan Say US Economy Is Doing Well, Consumers Are in Good Shape Despite Inflation
19.10.2022
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and JPMorgan & Chase CEO Jamie Dimon both agree that the U.S. economy is doing well and consumers are in good shape. “The consumers basically have more money in their accounts by multiples than they did pre-pandemic,” said the Bank of America...
Twitch Star Amouranth Says 'I'm Free', Is Seeking 'Legal And Emotional Counsel'
18.10.2022
Streamer and content creator Kaitlyn Siragusa, aka Amouranth, has recorded a video for the first time since the events of Sunday evening—when she first revealed that she was in an abusive relationship with her husband—to update fans on what has been happening, saying she’s “happy that I’m free”....
Localbitcoins, Crypto.com, Other Providers Suspend Services for Russians Under EU Rules
16.10.2022
Complying with the latest EU sanctions targeting Russia, well-known cryptocurrency platforms like Localbitcoins, Blockchain.com, and Crypto.com have started to restrict or terminate services for Russian accounts. The moves follow the adoption of new European penalties in response to Moscow’s...
JPMorgan Reportedly Terminates Relationship With Kanye West, Rap Star Says He’s Happy to Speak Openly About Being ‘Canceled by a Bank’
13.10.2022
On October 12, the conservative influencer and political commentator, Candace Owens shared a letter on Twitter that shows JPMorgan allegedly closed Kanye West’s (also known as Ye) bank accounts. The hip-hop star and rapper has been accused of making antisemitic statements in recent times...
Crypto Exchanges Still Available to Russians Despite Latest EU Sanctions, Report Unveils
13.10.2022
A list of crypto exchanges, including global platforms, have not introduced new restrictions on Russian users after the EU’s most recent sanctions round, Russian crypto media reported. The latest European penalties target an array of crypto-related services to increase pressure on Russia amid...
Crypto News Summary: FTX V2 Announced, Transit Finance Hacker Returning Funds, Dapper Labs Restricts Russian Accounts
10.10.2022
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Dapper Labs Suspends NFT Operations for Russian Users Amid New EU Sanctions
10.10.2022
Canadian company Dapper Labs has blocked operations with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Russian accounts. The move follows a new round of sanctions recently imposed by the EU which prohibit the provision of crypto-related services to Russian residents and entities. NFT Platform Dapper Labs Conforms...
Dapper Labs suspends Russian accounts after new EU sanctions
10.10.2022
The firm outlined that as its “payment processing and stored value service partner is subject to EU regulations,” Dapper has been directed to impose the restrictions on these accounts under EU law
EU regulators ban cross-border payments from Russian crypto accounts
6.10.2022
In a statement on Thursday, regulators in the European Union banned all crypto-asset wallets, accounts and custody services from Russia
NYSE Halts Twitter Trading After Report Says Elon Musk Plans to Follow Through With Acquisition
4.10.2022
According to reports, Tesla’s Elon Musk now plans to purchase Twitter Inc. for the original asking price of $54.20 a share. Twitter’s shares surged following the news and climbed nearly 20% higher and trading was halted twice so far. Report Claims Tesla’s Elon Musk Will...
Ripple CEO Targeted by Scam Accounts on Twitter
4.10.2022
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of the California-based start-up Ripple, called out Twitter for not taking (more) action against scam accounts – some of which are verified.
“I can’t believe I’m still doing this,” the CEO tweeted, directing his message to Twitter’s support account.
Per his tweet, Twitter...
Bank of Russia Adds Digital Assets to Banking Chart of Accounts
3.10.2022
Central Bank of Russia has introduced digital assets, including the digital version of the Russian ruble, to the recently published draft of the new banking chart of accounts. In the future, financial institutions will be able to provide data about operations with these assets. Russian Banks...
Ex-CEO of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Withdrew $10M Weeks Before Company Froze Customer Accounts: Report
3.10.2022
Mashinsky resigned as CEO last Tuesday; the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in mid July
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fixes Technical Problem That Temporarily Halted Payments and Withdrawals From US Bank Accounts
2.10.2022
The exchange says the issue was identified and a solution implemented
Web3 and Crypto Checking Account Startup Juno Raises $18M, Airdrops Reward Token JCOIN
2.10.2022
Juno, the Singapore-based Web3 crypto firm that offers customers checking accounts tied to crypto assets, has raised $18 million in a Series A financing round led by Parafi Capital. The fresh capital follows the startup’s seed round in 2019 when Juno raised $3 million from investors. Juno...
US State Issues Order Freezing Crypto at Exchanges in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown
1.10.2022
The Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit has issued a cease and desist order against 23 entities and individuals involved in a popular cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering.” The order also freezes the accounts allegedly holding cryptocurrencies...
Delaware DOJ Freezes Wallets, Accounts in 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams
29.9.2022
A total of 23 entities including wallets, accounts and individuals, were traced in this stealthier version of a common crypto romance scam
Research Finds Bitcoin Mining Equates to 0.10% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
27.9.2022
According to a recent report published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), bitcoin mining worldwide accounts for around 0.10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or 48.35 million tons of carbon dioxide per annum. Moreover, CCAF’s report details that...