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First Mover Asia: Malaysia May Be Asia's Next Crypto Hub; Major Cryptos Decline as Russia Onslaught Intensifies
8.3.2022
Trolls Review Bomb Cyberpunk 2077 After Devs Speak Out Against Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
7.3.2022
Despite a recent uptick in goodwill thanks to its massive 1.5 patch, Cyberpunk 2077 spent the weekend beset by negative Steam reviews over a different matter entirely.Read more
FinCEN includes crypto in alert on Russia potentially evading sanctions
7.3.2022
"Prompt reporting of suspicious activity contributes to our national security and our efforts to support Ukraine and its people," said FinCEN acting director Him Das
Coinbase Touts Blacklist of 25K Russia-Linked Addresses Allegedly Tied to Illicit Activity
7.3.2022
Combating accusations that crypto is an ideal sanctions evasion tool, Coinbase said it has long taken “proactive” steps to root out criminally-tied Russians
On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia
7.3.2022
Trezor Halted Wallet Shipments to Russia and Ukraine
7.3.2022
More crypto-related businesses are joining the sanction train making its rounds in Russia, following that country’s invasion of Ukraine. And this time, it’s a major company from the hardware wallet sector. But Ukraine has been hit as well.
Satoshi Labs, the maker of the popular hardware wallet...
Examining the crypto market’s reaction to the Russia–Ukraine crisis
7.3.2022
Bitcoin price sentiment first turned fearful but soon switched to mildly bullish as price began to slowly rise, reclaiming the lost levels
Law Decoded: Crypto in times of war, Feb. 28–Mar. 7
7.3.2022
The catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine will have long-lasting consequences for the crypto space, too
Coinbase Blacklists Over 25,000 Crypto Addresses Tied to Russian Individuals and Entities
7.3.2022
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has addressed the company’s procedures toward complying with sanctions in a blog post published on Sunday. The crypto firm says that respecting sanctions plays a “vital role in promoting national security” and the acts can help deter...
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft And Epic Games Join Legions Suspending Russian Sales
7.3.2022
This weekend, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft and Epic Games announced that they were suspending their services in Russia, due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. They join big names like Netflix, EA Games and CDPR in essentially boycotting the country over its illegal war.Read more
Devs Publish Bitcoin, Ethereum Donation Guidelines for Russians Who Support Ukraine
7.3.2022
Ukrainian blockchain developers say they have created a web-based resource for Russians and Belarus-based individuals who want to make anonymous crypto donations to Ukraine-supporting funds.
The authors of the Russian-language web pages are Gleb Naumenko, who has been “working with the Bitcoin...
3 reasons why Bitcoin can rally back to $60K despite erasing last week's gains
7.3.2022
Several technical and on-chain indicators are flashing bullish despite the BTC price pullback below $40,000
Epic Games and Activision Blizzard Will Not Be Sold in Russia
7.3.2022
The invasion of Russia on Ukraine is taking a toll on Ukrainians. Call it a work of Karma, but Russia is also facing several issues due to war. Apart from a dent in its economy and currency, Russia’s video game market is facing a crisis of its own. Activision Blizzard and Epic Games have joined...
Crypto Can Better Deter Sanction Evasion Compared to TradFi - Coinbase
7.3.2022
Crypto's transparent nature makes it a terrible choice for those who want to evade sanctions, said Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of major crypto exchange Coinbase.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US and its allies imposed an extensive round of sanctions on a number...
Report: Official Says Switzerland May ‘Target’ Crypto Assets Belonging to Sanctioned Russians
7.3.2022
Neutral Switzerland may target crypto assets within its territory that belong to sanctioned Russian entities, a report has said. The report quotes an official who explains that the move is designed to protect the integrity of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. The official, however...
Russian Banks Look to China’s UnionPay after Visa, Mastercard Freezout
7.3.2022
The American payments heavyweights Visa and Mastercard, as well as the card issuer American Express, have suspended their operations in Russia – joining an increasingly lengthy list of firms severing their trade links with the country. But Russian banks have indicated that they may look...
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine
7.3.2022
The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country....
Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance
7.3.2022
Grewal points out that laundering of fiat currency through traditional financial institutions remains the most sought-after method for evading sanctions
Binance, Coinbase Explain Why Cryptocurrency Won’t Help Russia Evade Sanctions
7.3.2022
The chief executives of two major cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, do not believe that cryptocurrency is an effective tool to help Russia evade Western sanctions. CEOs of Binance and Coinbase Say Crypto Not Useful at Evading Sanctions Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine...
Ukraine Uses Donated Crypto to Pay for Military Supplies — Government Says $50 Million in Crypto Raised in a Week
6.3.2022
The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military...