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Crypto Exchanges Soon Could Be Forced to Block Russian Users - Kraken CEO
28.2.2022
In the aftermath of the Western sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, crypto exchanges could be soon required to freeze the accounts of their Russian customers, according to Kraken CEO Jesse Powell.
He was replying to a recent request put forward by Ukrainian Deputy Prime...
AUD/USD Slips to 0.7150 with Escalation of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
28.2.2022
The AUD / USD index has shown negative growth by hovering around 0.7180, a 0.72% drop compared to the previous week’s trading. This can result from the market weakness surrounding Russia and Ukraine’s geopolitical instability. Even the Australian strong rally in macroeconomic data could...
Ukraine Asks Exchanges to Freeze Russian, Belarusian Crypto Accounts
28.2.2022
A Ukraine born company answers the call; U.S.-based KrakenFX explains why it won't
Crypto Donations to Ukraine Near USD 20M
28.2.2022
At least USD 18.9m worth of cryptoassets has been donated so far to the Ukrainian government and the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) providing support to the Ukrainian military after Russia launched an invasion of the country on February 24.
As of February 27th, 23:50 UTC, data accumulated...
Binance to Donate $10M to Ukraine Refugees, Opens Crowdfunding Project
28.2.2022
Binance says the money will be donated to NGOs on the ground to help refugees and children
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%
Russians Ditch Ruble, Central Bank Scrambles as Fiat ‘Destruction’ Looms
28.2.2022
Reports on social media claim that citizens in Russian have been spending their cash on luxury items, electronics, and other goods in a bid to dump the ruble before the markets reopen today.
A Moscow Times journalist claimed that the “mood” was similar to 2014, when the Russian markets were...
Ukraine Targets Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets as Russian Banks Are Cut From SWIFT
28.2.2022
Ukraine is now trying to expose cryptocurrency wallets used by politicians in Moscow amid warnings that Russia may employ digital coins to circumvent sanctions. The initiative comes as western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT, the global interbank payments system. Government...
Crypto Donations to Ukraine Jump to $20M
28.2.2022
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Chain.com CEO Deepak Thapliyal make significant donations to the humanitarian effort
Battlefield 2042 Pulls Russian Helicopter Skin 'In Light Of Current Events'
28.2.2022
Last week Battlefield 2042 developers DICE first offered, then pulled, a limited-release skin that featured a smiling attack helicopter for the game’s Russian faction, deciding that now was not the best time to be giving players such rewards.Read more
First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Concludes, but We'll Never Know if DOJ Overreached; Cryptos Tumble as Russia Bores Into Ukraine
28.2.2022
The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert
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...
EU Plans 500M Euros in Weapons, Aid Package for Ukraine to Help Repel Russian Invasion
27.2.2022
Elon Musk Steps Up to Save Ukraine's Internet, but Details Are Sparse
27.2.2022
Crypto Donations Pour in After Ukraine Government Asks for Bitcoin and Ether — $17 Million Raised so Far
27.2.2022
Ukraine has raised more than $17 million in cryptocurrency donations since Russia began its invasion. Over $10 million were donated directly to the crypto wallets posted by the Ukrainian government about 24 hours after the government solicited donations in bitcoin, ether, and tether. Crypto...
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....
Terra's Mirror Protocol MIR rebounds 40% two days after crashing to record low
27.2.2022
The massive move upside had MIR form a golden cross
Russian Rubles Could Become 'Worthless' as Allies Target Central Bank After SWIFT Move
27.2.2022
After the EU, Canada, and the US agreed to remove selected Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system, the Russian Central Bank is to be targeted next, which could make rubles "close to worthless."
In a joint statement on Saturday evening, the allies said they commit to ensuring that...
EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network
27.2.2022
While condemning the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s move to lay siege across Ukraine, the EU Commission committed to undertake a series of measures to isolate Russia from the international financial system
Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations to fund ongoing war
27.2.2022
The Ukrainian government has reached out to the crypto community on Twitter to raise funds to support its civilians and troops