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Elliptic Identifies ‘Several Hundred Thousand Crypto Addresses’ Tied to Russia-Based Sanctioned Actors
17.3.2022
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, blockchain surveillance companies have discussed and implemented ways to combat sanctioned countries from using digital assets. Last week, Chainalysis revealed screening tools for crypto firms that aim to comply with international sanctions. On Monday,...
Internet Computer founder's $250M plan to help end the war in Ukraine
17.3.2022
Williams' proposal is focused on using blockchain tech to counter propaganda, and incentivize the Russian population via crypto rewards to get informed on what's taking place in Ukraine
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts End of US Dollar — Says War Giving Rise to Crypto as Safer Haven Than Fiat Money
17.3.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has predicted the end of the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, he said that the Russian-Ukraine war has given rise to crypto as “a safer haven asset than government fake fiat money.” Robert Kiyosaki on War...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Changes Subtitle To ‘Heart Of Chornobyl’ Due To War In Ukraine
16.3.2022
The forthcoming first-person shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will no longer feature the subtitle “Heart of Chernobyl.” It’s now officially subtitled S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, a representative for Ukrainian developer GSC Game World confirmed to Kotaku.Read more
Market Cap of Gold-Backed Tokens Crosses USD 1B as Ukraine War Makes the Metal Shine
16.3.2022
The interest in gold-backed stablecoins is on the rise, with inflows accelerating after the aggression on Ukraine started. Following the surge in adoption, the combined market capitalization of the two dominant tokens – pax gold (PAXG) and tether gold (XAUT) – for the first time crossed the...
Fed Hikes Benchmark Bank Rate for the First Time Since 2018, FOMC Expects 6 More Increases
16.3.2022
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Fed chair Jerome Powell held a press conference concerning the American economy, the central bank’s plans to address inflation, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Powell announced that the FOMC decided to increase the benchmark bank...
I Played The Game Elon Musk Is Obsessed With So You Don't Have To
16.3.2022
Last December, Grimes released a new song from her upcoming album “Book 1.” The track, called “Player of Games,” was speculated to be inspired by her relationship with Elon Musk. One of the lyrics, “I’m in love with the greatest gamer,” got me thinking: what kind of video games does Musk play when...
Russia Sanctions May Lead More Countries To Consider CBDCs, Ex-Central Banker Says
16.3.2022
Sanctions imposed on Russia as a result of its war in Ukraine could lead more countries to consider digital versions of their own currencies – known as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – as a counterweight to the dominant role of the US dollar, a former Bank of Japan (BOJ) executive...
Elliptic Claims Breakthrough in Search for Russsian Crypto Sanctions Evaders
16.3.2022
“Crypto forensics firms” such as Elliptic and Chainalysis appear to be making a name for themselves in the international media – with their blockchain analysis tools allowing them to allegedly make key advances in Western governments’ search for crypto-using Russian sanction evaders....
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The Art Of Total War: Warhammer III
16.3.2022
Total War: Warhammer III had its highs and its lows, but one thing it got right throughout was its visuals, with a vibrant colour palette and imposing unit design truly doing the source material justice. So it’s a pleasure tonight to showcase some of the illustration and character work that went...
Russia Has 'All the Needed Resources' to Create Its Own Crypto Infrastructure, an MP Claims
15.3.2022
Crypto adoption appears to be on the rise in Russia – where lawmakers have suggested the idea of fostering domestic crypto exchanges as an alternative to using international platforms.
Per the Russian Parliamentary Gazette, Aleksander Yakubovsky, an MP and part of the crypto working group that...
Ukraine Launches Crypto Fundraising Site With FTX as Donations Slow Down
15.3.2022
Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, in cooperation with major crypto exchange FTX and staking platform Everstake, has launched a crypto fundraising site to provide interested users with a convenient portal for donating to Ukrainian causes....
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Oculus Founder's Vision For Military AI, Which He's Helping Build, Is Kinda Yikes
14.3.2022
One of the founders of Oculus, now called Meta Quest, has been busy since being pushed out of the company in 2018 with, um, military tech that may be involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Read more
Ukraine War Throws Timing of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Debut into Doubt
14.3.2022
El Salvador may launch its sovereign bitcoin (BTC) bonds as early as tomorrow – but the war in Ukraine may cause disruption to the plans of the President Nayib Bukele-led government.
The 10-year bonds, the government said it hopes, will be worth some USD 1bn, will be backed by taxpayer funds...
Ukrainian Government to Launch an NFT Collection as a 'War Museum'
14.3.2022
The Ukrainian deputy minister of digital transformation, Alex Bornyakov, confirmed that the government will be launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, as a historical account of the atrocities currently happening in the country, attacked by Russia.
The Guardian has quoted Bornyakov...
Japanese Crypto Exchanges Told to Block Sanctioned Russians’ Crypto Transactions
14.3.2022
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), and the Ministry of Finance have told domestic crypto exchanges to suspend all transactions with Russians and Belarusians who have been hit with international sanctions.
Per Nikkei and Reuters, Tokyo is moving “in line with...
Epic War Becomes First PvP Shooter Game on Blockchain
14.3.2022
Gaming has always been a fertile area for blockchain projects and NFTs. In fact, gaming provides one of the largest markets for NFTs on blockchains. However, the focus mainly stayed with improving the financial aspects of this new model, leaving the gaming experience to continue its primitive...
Elon Musk Won't Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoins as Inflation Soars and Recession Risk Grows
14.3.2022
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has reiterated his commitment to holding his stack of bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and dogecoin (DOGE) when preaching to his more than 77m Twitter followers about ways to hedge against inflation....
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Deutsche Bank to Exit Russia, Says There Will Be No New Business There
13.3.2022
Germany’s Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial services giant to confirm it’s leaving Russia over Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine. The bank has been reducing its Russian exposure since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea and the conflict in Eastern Ukraine erupted....
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...