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War in Ukraine to Make Countries Rethink Currency Dependencies - BlackRock CEO
24.3.2022
The war in Ukraine will make countries “re-evaluate their currency dependencies,” with work on digital currencies likely to be accelerated, according to Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of the major asset manager BlackRock.
Writing in a letter to shareholders published on Thursday, Fink said that...
How One Russian-Speaking Crypto Company Is Navigating the War in Ukraine
24.3.2022
The war is intersecting the world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies in many ways – none more significant than its impact on people who live and work in Ukraine. PointPay’s experience underscores the human dimensions of the conflict
BlackRock's Fink Says Ukraine War Could Accelerate Crypto Adoption: Report
24.3.2022
The Russia-Ukraine war could accelerate adoption of digital currencies as a tool for international transactions, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said in a letter to shareholders
Russian Ruble Crypto Trading Falls Again as Moscow Stock Market Opens, RUB Rises
24.3.2022
The stock market in Moscow opened again on Thursday after staying closed for a month following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, crypto trading with Russian rubles (RUB) continues to see falling volume on the largest international exchange, Binance....
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Ukraine Now Accepts Donations in 14 Cryptoassets
24.3.2022
The Ukraine government now accepts donations in 14 different cryptoassets, offering donors the option to choose between some of the most popular projects within the crypto market....
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Standing Watch
23.3.2022
Vladimir Motsar is an artist at GSC Game World, the Ukrainian studio behind the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series.Read more
Florida's Crypto Plan, NFL's Blockchain Move, Grayscale's Ex-Ethereum Fund + More News
22.3.2022
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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Elden Ring Players Are Becoming Rolling Death Traps
22.3.2022
Elden Ring players are pulling off all kinds of bonkers shenanigans, from beating it in under 30 minutes to unlocking cut content through hacks. They’re even destroying bosses with stylish ease, something I wish I were capable of doing. But thanks to fans of FromSoftware’s latest Souls-like,...
Amid the Hottest US Inflation in 40 Years, Biden Administration Blames Rising Prices on Shipping Industry
21.3.2022
During the last few months, inflation has risen significantly in the United States as it has climbed at its fastest pace since 1982. Data shows younger families with children have been struggling to make ends meet, while reports further indicate retirees and older folks with fixed incomes...
Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
21.3.2022
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital
Regulators in Ukraine, Russia Tell Banks to Block Certain Types of Crypto Transfers
21.3.2022
Banks on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war are taking measures to restrict the flow of crypto funds overseas, with central banks keen to limit private citizens from making crypto-related cross-border transactions through banks....
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Bitcoin-Friendly Portugal Welcomes Refugees From Ukraine’s Crypto Sector, Report Reveals
21.3.2022
With a war raging in their homeland, thousands of Ukrainians, including many involved in the crypto space, have chosen Portugal as their new home. The country is an attractive destination, not only because of its warmer climate but also its relatively affordable cost of living and crypto-friendly...
How War in Ukraine Is Increasing Inflationary Pressure Across World’s Regions
20.3.2022
Alfred Kammer is the Director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF); Jihad Azour is the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF; Abebe Aemro Selassie is the Director of the African Department at the IMF; Ilan Goldfajn was Governor of...
The Ukraine War: How Russia’s Aggression Affected Bitcoin & Crypto and What Might Happen Next
20.3.2022
More than three weeks in and the Ukraine-Russia war is still raging, despite negotiations over a possible peace settlement. While the human costs of the war are something that can never be repaid, the war has also had a noticeable impact on the global economy and financial markets, including...
Ron Paul Cautions Government Could Still Ban Bitcoin — Says He’s Influenced ‘a Whole Lot’ by History
20.3.2022
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul says he still believes that the government could outlaw bitcoin mainly because he is “influenced a whole lot by history and the gold history.” Despite his warning, Paul stressed that crypto “should be obviously permitted.” Ron Paul...
Two Massive Charity Game Bundles Have Now Raised Over $12 Million For Ukraine
19.3.2022
Indie digital storefront Itch.io has raised over $6 million via its recently ended Bundle for Ukraine charity package. Meanwhile, Humble Bundle’s similarly large collection of games and comics has already raised over $6 million as well, with six days left before it ends. That’s a massive amount...
Russian Banks Told to Track Crypto-Related Transactions Amid Currency Restrictions
19.3.2022
Bank of Russia has recommended commercial banks pay heightened attention to their clients’ transactions related to cryptocurrencies. The regulator requires the financial institutions to monitor such activity against the backdrop of restrictions on currency operations amid western sanctions....
Bank of Russia Allows Sberbank to Issue Digital Financial Assets
18.3.2022
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has been authorized by the country’s monetary policy regulator to issue digital financial assets. The move comes amid tightening Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, including limiting Moscow’s access to the global financial market....
Another Crypto Exchange Eyes Nasdaq, Polkadot's Parallel Finance + More News
18.3.2022
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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Russian, Chinese Central Banks ‘Working Together On SWIFT-Alternative Interoperability’
18.3.2022
A senior Russian parliamentarian has claimed that the Central Bank is working with the People’s Bank of China on workarounds that may help the countries bypass the SWIFT banking network – including domestic alternatives, blockchain solutions, and digital fiats....
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