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EU 'Commits' to Cutting Russian Banks Off From SWIFT Over Ukraine Invasion
26.2.2022
Ukrainian Government Receives Nearly $10M in Crypto Donations After Russian Invasion
26.2.2022
The Ethereum wallet listed by the government has received almost $4 million in crypto so far
'Ghost Of Kyiv' Fighter Pilot Blowing Up Russian Aircraft In Trending Clip Actually From Video Game
26.2.2022
A clip of a Ukrainian fighter jet blowing up a suspected Russian aircraft started trending on social media yesterday. Many believed it was proof of the exploits of a mysterious and unverified ace pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv.” It was actually fake footage from the 2013 PC game, Digital Combat...
Cyberpunk 2077 Dev CDPR And Others Condemn Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
25.2.2022
Earlier this week Russian troops, acting on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine and launched 200 missiles, some of which reportedly hit residential areas near the capital city of Kyiv. At least 50,000 Ukrainian citizens have been displaced and are fleeing the country, according...
Sanctions May Not Affect Russia’s Access to Crypto, Reports Claim
25.2.2022
As sanctions rain on Russia, following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine, media reports have suggested that they are unlikely to limit the country’s access to crypto assets. While the Russian elite may use them to circumvent restrictions, ordinary Russians are also likely...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Momentarily Rebounds, Following Russian Invasion of Ukraine
25.2.2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, volatility in bitcoin and ethereum prices intensified, with both falling to one-month lows on Thursday. Both have since moved away from these lows so far today, in what looks like temporal consolidation. Bitcoin As of writing, cryptocurrency markets...
Ethereum Mining Pool Flexpool Halts All Services to Russia in Wake of Ukraine Invasion
25.2.2022
The pool is possibly the first of its kind to cut services to Russian users
Russian miners keep running, may see pivot to Bitcoin in response to sanctions
25.2.2022
With sanctions coming from the U.S. and allied NATO nations, it is unclear how the local BTC sector and the broader market will be impacted, however, Russian crypto mining appears to be operating smoothly for the time being
Some Of The Most Popular 'Ukraine Footage' Is Actually A Video Game
25.2.2022
ArmA III, a video game that in the right circumstances can look pretty realistic, has a long history of turning up on news broadcasts and being either confused with or intentionally used in place of actual camera footage of real-world events. That trend is continuing in the current crisis...
First Mover Asia: India Crypto Firms, Regulators Continue Their Regulatory Debate; Bitcoin Recovers From a Post-Invasion Freefall
25.2.2022
Indian crypto industry and government officials have continued to discuss possible changes to regulations announced earlier this month; bitcoin returns to its perch above $38,000
Ukraine Central Bank Limits Cash Withdrawals Amid Russian Assault
24.2.2022
The central bank of Ukraine has capped withdrawals of cash in national fiat and banned those in foreign currency. The monetary authority says the measures aim to ensure the functioning of the nation’s financial system under the martial law introduced in response to Russia’s military...
Bitcoin Latest Price Drop Suggests It’s Not ‘Digital Gold’ for Everyone
24.2.2022
Bitcoin was cast by some investors as a potential "store of value." Instead, as geopolitical tensions rise, the cryptocurrency's price has fallen
Ukraine Invasion: What the West Needs to Do Now
24.2.2022
Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham.
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No, Crypto Won't 'Fix This' for Russia
24.2.2022
The global community hopes financial penalties against Russian officials might encourage a swift end to its military actions. Cryptocurrency is an unlikely workaround for Vladimir Putin’s government, according to sanctions and blockchain experts
Crypto Community Discusses Warfare in Ukraine, Importance of Crypto, and the Future of Bitcoin
24.2.2022
During the course of the early morning trading sessions on Thursday (EST), 24-hour statistics show the crypto economy dropped more than 11% in value against the U.S. dollar. While the leading crypto asset bitcoin shed close to 10%, a myriad of alternative digital assets lost close to 20% in value....
Ukraine Game Developers Respond To Russian Invasion
24.2.2022
Last night Russian tanks moved across the border into Ukraine. The invasion saw bombings near the capital Kyiv and elsewhere, with the ensuing fighting leading to the deaths of over 40 Ukrainian soldiers, The New York Times reports. The attacks come after months of escalating rhetoric and build...
Twitter users ask Ukrainian armed forces to start accepting crypto donations
24.2.2022
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense claims it has received numerous requests from foreigners to donate to its Armed Forces, but it cannot accept crypto proceeds
Here's What the Cryptoverse Has to Say About Russian Invasion of Ukraine
24.2.2022
Many in the cryptoverse have taken it to social platforms to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine -- with people highlighting that this will put the lives of millions of civilians at stake, adding that it is essential now to "have some perspective" and not only worry about...
Ukraine Central Bank Suspends Use of Electronic Money Following Russian Invasion
24.2.2022
Ukraine's central bank banned the issuance of electronic money and the replenishment of electronic wallets following Russia's invasion
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Bitcoin Set to Play a Role on Both Sides
24.2.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto are likely to play a role in both sides of the conflict after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
International media outlets including the BBC, which reported from Kyiv, have stated that large lines were forming at banks in the Ukrainian capital, with...