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US sanctions Russia's largest darknet market and crypto exchange Garantex
5.4.2022
The sanctions were part of an international effort aimed at “[disrupting the] proliferation of malicious cybercrime services, dangerous drugs and other illegal offerings.”
Germany Shuts Down Hydra Market, Seizes Servers and Bitcoin
5.4.2022
Law enforcement agencies in Germany have targeted Hydra, a leading darknet market (DNM). As part of an operation conducted with U.S. support, the German police were able to establish control over the servers of the Russian-language platform in the country and take down its website. Investigators...
US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Identifies Over 100 Virtual Currency Addresses
5.4.2022
The move came alongside action by Germany, which earlier on Tuesday shut down Hydra Market and seized $25 million in bitcoin
No, Sberbank Isn’t Selling a ‘Cryptocurrency’ on a DeFi Exchange – Here’s What’s Really Going On
5.4.2022
A bizarre altcoin named sbercoin (SBER) appears to have duped experts and media outlets alike into thinking that it is part of a grand Russian plan from a Russian megabank looking to evade Western sanctions. The bank denies connection with the coin....
Read More: No, Sberbank Isn’t Selling...
Military MMO Dev Wargaming Cuts Ties With Belarus, Russia Over Invasion works
4.4.2022
Hit freemium developer Wargaming is abandoning its operations in Belarus and Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, now in its 39th day. The World of Tanks maker said it has turned over live operations of its games in both countries to its now-former studio in Russia and will “not profit from this...
Russia Will Not Try to Ban Home Crypto Mining, Finance Ministry Official Indicates
3.4.2022
A high-ranking representative of the Ministry of Finance in Moscow sees no point in banning crypto mining in Russian households as it would be hard to restrict the activity. The top official also revealed that the department is currently finalizing regulations for the mining sector as part...
Awkwardly, Ubisoft’s Division 2 Update Is All About A Nuclear Power Plant Invasion
2.4.2022
During Russia’s ongoing and horrific invasion of Ukraine, Russian military forces have taken over and held various nuclear power plants located in the country. In what is unfortunate but likely unintentional timing, Ubisoft has revealed that the new mode coming in loot shooter The Division...
Crypto Helps Ukraine Defend Itself Against Russia's Invasion, Here’s How You Can Contribute
2.4.2022
Cryptoassets continue to prove their case in Ukraine, as well over USD 100m in crypto was raised during the first five weeks of the Russian invasion.
Per a report by blockchain research firm TRM which analyzed over 50 crypto donation campaigns, official government entities have received over...
Sanctions Motivate Russia to Create Own Crypto Market Infrastructure, Finance Ministry Says
2.4.2022
With sanctions cutting off Russia from global finances, Moscow’s motivation to establish a domestic market infrastructure for digital assets grows, a top official at the Russian finance ministry has noted. The comment comes as Russians are losing access to foreign crypto platforms. Russia...
US Bond Markets Signal Economic Downturn, Trend Forecaster Says if War Ensues ‘Odds of Recession Increase’
1.4.2022
As Americans continue to deal with rising inflation, on Tuesday the spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields inverted, signaling the U.S. economy may be headed for a recession. This week, a myriad of financial reports have noted that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status could...
Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions
1.4.2022
Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The legislative initiative comes after Tokyo asked digital asset exchanges to strengthen transactions monitoring this month....
IMF Warns Russia Sanctions Threaten to Undermine US Dollar Dominance
1.4.2022
Financial sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine may result in reduced dominance of the U.S. currency, according to a high-ranking official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The confrontation could lead to fragmentation of the world’s current monetary system,...
Bitcoin mining finds fresh support from Russian finance ministry
31.3.2022
While supporting crypto mining companies, the Russian lawmakers are still not sure whether they should ban individuals from mining crypto
Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath
31.3.2022
Gita Gopinath advocated for a coordinated approach to fill the gap in international regulation
Anonymous Affiliate Hacks State-Run Russian Broadcaster
31.3.2022
NB65, a hacking group affiliated with the Anonymous collective, has allegedly breached the servers of the Russian government-controlled television and radio broadcasting company. According to social media reports, the hackers are preparing to release hundreds of gigabytes of appropriated data....
Ukraine Starts Its War-Themed NFT Sale as Russia Keeps Killing Innocent People
31.3.2022
Ukraine’s recently opened "NFT museum" - Meta History: Museum of War - has just started its NFT sale.
These NFTs are now available for ETH 0.15 (USD 511) apiece.
The collection is currently comprised of an increasing number of NFTs - each of them is an actual news piece from an official...
Market Wrap: Crypto Sentiment Improves, Though Risk Remains as Russia Plays Down Peace Talks
30.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a tight range on Wednesday as geopolitical risks weighed on markets. Altcoins, however, continue to outperform BTC, which means traders are still comfortable with risk
Inside the Ukrainian Crypto Startup Waging Cyberwar on Russia
30.3.2022
Hacken helps crypto businesses with cybersecurity. Now, with the war at home, it’s also leading a guerilla offensive against the Russian internet
Hopes for Russia-Ukraine War De-Escalation Hikes Euro
30.3.2022
Amidst intensifying fears about the Russia-Ukraine war, the news of de-escalation is a clear indication of diplomacy. With this news of peace breakthrough and de-escalation, the price of the Euro hiked as other currencies fought hard to find a floor. The U.S. Dollar Index showed that the currency...
Russian Ministry of Energy Calls for Urgent Legalization of Crypto Mining
30.3.2022
The legal vacuum in the crypto mining sector must be filled “as soon as possible,” according to a statement by Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Evgeniy Grabchak. The government official also called for introducing regional quotas for crypto farms instead of regulating their business...