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‘Big Four’ South Korean Crypto Exchanges Say They’ve Blocked Russian Users
5.3.2022
All four major South Korean crypto exchanges say they will block users with Russian IP addresses “in line with sanctions” – despite the fact that their overseas counterparts have ruled out making such a move without direct instruction from governments....
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Coinbase CEO Says Ordinary Russians Use Crypto as a Lifeline as the Ruble Collapses
5.3.2022
The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase says ordinary Russians are using cryptocurrency as a lifeline now that their own currency, the ruble, has collapsed. The executive also does not see a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions. Crypto Becomes a Lifeline...
REN price gains 65% after Catalog launch brings a cross-chain DEX to its blockchain
5.3.2022
REN stands out among a sea of red altcoins after the launch of Catalog and a pivot toward Polygon blockchain result in a 65% rally
Altcoin Roundup: JunoSwap, Solidly and VVS Finance give DeFi a much-needed refresh
4.3.2022
DeFi is undergoing a revival and this time, it’s happening on Ethereum network competitors
Finance Redefined: Uniswap builds token-swap feature for Ukraine, LUNA surpasses Ether, and more
4.3.2022
In this week's newsletter, we will explore some of the key developments from the DeFi space that had an impact on the Ukraine donations and look at some of the trendsetters in our industry
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine
4.3.2022
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny...
Crypto Trading Volumes in Ukraine, Russia Fall After the Early War Spike
4.3.2022
Crypto trading volumes using Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) as the fiat currency have fallen to nearly their normal levels, despite banking restrictions in Ukraine making fiat transactions in the region increasingly difficult. From Russia, however, crypto trades using the Russian ruble (RUB) still...
Russian Ruling Party Says Crypto Regulation Will Safeguard ‘Millions of Citizens’
4.3.2022
United Russia, the nation’s ruling party, says that some 12% of the population uses or interacts with crypto – and senior political figures stated that it will protect crypto holders with its forthcoming regulations....
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Charles Schwab Files for ‘Crypto Economy ETF’ With SEC
4.3.2022
Charles Schwab is launching a crypto economy exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), “Schwab Crypto Economy ETF” will trade on the NYSE Arca. Charles Schwab Registers Crypto Economy ETF With...
Top 4 Cryptocurrency Exchanges for Beginners
4.3.2022
Newcomers to the cryptocurrency industry need to find an exchange catering to their needs. Several companies are more open to novice users, whereas others focus on the needs of experienced traders. Striking a balance between the two creates a competitive advantage for any trading platform. ...
Manchester City Soccer Club Signs Deal With Crypto Exchange OKX
4.3.2022
English Premier League champions Manchester City signed a multi-year partnership deal with cryptocurrency exchange OKX
Russian Oligarchs Unlikely to Use Crypto to Dodge Sanctions - Coinbase CEO
4.3.2022
The heads of some of the world’s biggest centralized crypto exchanges (CEXes) have hit back against critics who claim crypto could be used by Russian oligarchs attempting to evade Western sanctions. However, the exchanges will abide by the law in case there's a ban on all Russian users. ...
Binance Puts Restrictions on Cards From Russian Banks
4.3.2022
The stance taken by crypto projects earned greater importance in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ever since the war was declared, the mobility of cryptocurrencies increased by a greater degree in the two countries currently engaged in the fight. The reports have shown that Bitcoin’s...
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
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."
IRS Comes for Crypto John Does, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops, Complex Apps on Algorand + More News
3.3.2022
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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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...
Social Token GARI Gets Listed on Indian Exchange CoinDCX
3.3.2022
The first-ever social token created in India gets endorsed by CoinDCX. The native social token GARI from the short-video platform received one of the biggest announcements ever since its launch. The 7.5 million users of the social token will now be able to trade on CoinDCX. The coin’s...
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding Round
3.3.2022
South African cryptocurrency exchange Valr announced recently that it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Pantera Capital. The capital raise means Valr is now valued at a reported $240 million. Funds Raised to Finance Valr’s Expansion Into Other Markets The South African...
Bob Dylan goes meta as Sony and Universal partner with Snowcrash NFT platform
3.3.2022
Solana-based NFT marketplace Snowcrash will release NFT collections of Bob Dylan and Miles Davis later this year