Search
Twitch Withholding Payments For Russian Streamers
8.3.2022
Twitch joins the list of international companies sanctioning Russia over its illegal invasion of Ukraine, telling streamers that it would be withholding payments. “Payouts to the financial institution associated with your Twitch account have been blocked as a result of sanctions,” read an email...
Ukraine War Raises Questions About the 'End of Monetary Regime' and Role of Bitcoin
8.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) “will probably benefit” from a new world monetary order where the US dollar no longer reigns supreme and China’s currency strengthens through the backing of Russian commodities, a report from the major investment bank Credit Suisse predicted, triggering intense debates in...
Ethereum's TVL dominance drops to 55% as Bloomberg analyst paints $1.7K bearish target
8.3.2022
Ethereum price has been increasingly in lockstep with the Nasdaq, but there's a catch
'Russian Ethereum', Waves, Almost Triples Since Ukraine War Began
8.3.2022
The WAVES token, issued by the protocol with ties in Russia, is close to a 3x price gain in a matter of just two weeks after it rallied right after Russia invaded Ukraine.
The massive gains also follow crypto exchange Binance integrating the token into its Loans platform last week, and a...
Justin Sun Spoke of ‘Cooperation with Russia’ After Donating Funds to Ukraine
8.3.2022
The Tron (TRX) founder, soon-to-be astronaut, and World Trade Organization (WTO) diplomat Justin Sun is “playing both sides” of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, social media users have remarked – after Sun posted what appeared to be news of talks with a senior Russian diplomat....
Read...
Fundraising Platform Says It Raised and Distributed 2 Million USDT to Ukrainians
8.3.2022
A new fundraising platform whose objective is to help to raise funds for Ukrainians and the Ukraine military recently claimed to have raised 2 million of the stablecoin tether. Some of the donated crypto assets have been sent to the Ukrainian army and to a humanitarian fund that finances...
Coinbase to Block 25,000 Crypto Addresses That Are Linked to Russia
8.3.2022
Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia after it declared war on Ukraine. These are ultimately crippling the financial ecosystem of Russia, making its economy bleed more than it can take. Visa and Master, for instance, have suspended their services. This has left entire Russia dependent...
Data Shows Global Financial Conditions Tightest in 2 Years, Shaky Bond Markets Point to Long-Run Inflation
8.3.2022
At the end of the trading day on Monday, Wall Street was roiled once again as major stocks plunged during the day’s trading sessions. Most news outlets indicate the Russia-Ukraine war is causing the bleak outlook and reports show strained financial conditions worldwide are currently...
$10 Bundle Gets You $6500 Worth Of Games/Music/Books, Helps Ukraine
8.3.2022
Necrosoft Games have put together a bundle of 991 things on itch.io that is available now for a minimum of just $10 . Read more
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Sees the End of the US Dollar — Says ‘Washington Does Not Play Fair Anymore’
8.3.2022
Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, says that “what is happening with the U.S. dollar now is the end of the U.S. dollar.” He explained that “an international currency is supposed to be neutral but in Washington...
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