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18.03 / 17:59

NOT Why is Bosnia not joining rest of Europe in sanctions against Russia?

Bosnia remains one of the few European countries not to have introduced any sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

17.03 / 15:05

cryptocurrency Social Media sanctions Which tech companies are cutting ties with Russia over its war in Ukraine?

From social media giants to chipmakers and video game publishers, a growing number of tech companies are halting business with Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

17.03 / 13:23

Reuters VISA MasterCard LSG Group Says Crypto Exchanges Dealing in Russia Could See Setbacks

The head of the London Stock Exchange Group said that cryptocurrency exchanges engaging with Russia could see negative consequences as Western governments look for ways to tackle Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

14.03 / 22:33

Bitcoin Deal Here’s how Asian countries deal with crypto sanctions against Russia

Amid the United States and the European Union taking measures to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to potentially evade sanctions, some countries in Asia have also been moving to respond to the situation.

14.03 / 22:19

cryptocurrency Legal Bitcoin freeze What Can We Learn from Canadian Crypto Freeze as War in Europe Rages On?

Governments have never really been the biggest fans of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency. Not only does crypto escape their monopoly over the issuing and supply of money, but it also helps individuals escape any monetary restrictions they may wish to apply.

14.03 / 13:59

Reuters Digital Fighting Ukraine to Record War Against Russia in NFTs

The Ukrainian government has planned to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) featuring unique digital artwork illustrating stories from its war with Russia.

14.03 / 13:08

Target Reuters coinbase Japan Asks Crypto Exchanges to Cancel Russian Sanction Related Transactions

Following concerns from the Group of Seven (G7) nations, Japan has requested crypto exchanges to cancel transactions of crypto assets that are subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, Reuters reported citing national officials.

14.03 / 12:49

cryptocurrency G7 Japanese Crypto Exchanges Told to Block Sanctioned Russians’ Crypto Transactions

Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), and the Ministry of Finance have told domestic crypto exchanges to suspend all transactions with Russians and Belarusians who have been hit with international sanctions.

14.03 / 12:45

COST cryptocurrency Digital Japan Asks Crypto Firms To Comply With Sanctions Against Russia

The Japanese government will strengthen measures against the transfer of funds using crypto assets.

14.03 / 09:03

Instagram Refugees Ukraine war: US says Russia asked China for military assistance

The US says Russia has asked China for military help for the war in Ukraine. The claim comes ahead of a key meeting in Rome between senior American and Chinese security officials on Monday.

11.03 / 21:19

European Union Zelenskyy calls for EU to 'do more' for Ukraine after bloc refuses immediate membership

The European Union should "do more" for Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday, after European leaders poured cold water on the country quickly joining the bloc.

11.03 / 20:21

Art NFT Charity Check These Ukraine NFT Projects Against the Russian Invasion

Non-fungible token (NFT) art projects made in support of Ukraine have seen a surge in interest lately, with many artists both in Ukraine and elsewhere jumping on the chance to contribute to the cause.

11.03 / 19:51

cryptocurrency safe Russians liquidating crypto in the UAE to seek safe havens

Crypto firms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being deluged with requests to liquidate billions of dollars of virtual currency as Russians seek a safe haven for their fortunes, company executives and financial sources said.

11.03 / 16:05

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin spikes above $40K as Russia sees 'positive shifts' in Ukraine war dialogue

Bitcoin (BTC) saw instant volatility on March 11 amid hope that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could find a diplomatic solution.

11.03 / 15:55

cryptocurrency Chainalysis Tornado Cash As New Crypto Sanction Screening Tool Launched, Tornado Cash Keeps Mixing and FBI Chimes In

As the West is trying close all crypto loopholes that help evade sanctions against the aggressor state, Russia, and its ally, Belarus, Chainalysis is rolling out a sanctions screening tool, while crypto mixer Tornado Cash said they are powerless to or don't need to comply with Washington’s wishes. In either case, American law enforcement and intelligence agencies claim that Russians hoping to evade sanctions by using cryptoassets will be thwarted in their efforts.

11.03 / 15:31

BLOCK Digital Platform Kraken Crypto remains divisive amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Calls to clampdown on exchanges operating in Russia are contrasted with those who laud crypto as a means to provide Ukrainians with an alternate form of currency and fast access to financial support from across the globe. It remains to be seen whether regulators (perhaps especially those in the US) will feel sufficiently vindicated in their long-standing opposition to cryptocurrency given its ability to funnel funds into the hands of bad actors, to push back further on allowing crypto in the market in any mainstream way.

10.03 / 18:29

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price US CPI inflation data Bitcoin spoofs $40K breakout as US CPI inflation data conforms to 7.9% estimates

Bitcoin (BTC) turned back time to February on March 10 as the latest U.S. inflation data sparked a bout of volatility.

10.03 / 16:15

CEO Deloitte Deloitte pulls out of Russia and Belarus over Ukraine war

Deloitte has said it is ditching its Russia and Belarus member firms, becoming the last of the Big Four audit firms to announce it is exiting Russia following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

10.03 / 00:35

regulation Europe European Union European Commission Sanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission

The European Commission has clarified that crypto assets will fall under additional sanctions targeted against Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine.

09.03 / 18:51

cryptocurrency Europe European Commission EU Clarifies Crypto-Related Sanctions on Russia & Belarus, But Questions Remain

The European Union has today extended the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus, bringing clarifications on cryptoassets into the mix – but as the full legal text is not available yet, these points remain somewhat unclear.

09.03 / 00:09

business VISA MasterCard American Express No credit for crypto — users react to Russia-issued credit card ban

Cryptocurrency exchanges and financial services companies will soon likely no longer be able to accept transactions completed with many major credit cards following the companies ceasing operations for Russia-based users.

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