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28.02 / 17:29

Twitter CEO Action Time Bill Ackman says it's time for U.S. troops to defend Ukraine and set a 'real red line'

Investor Bill Ackman said Monday it's time for the U.S. to consider military intervention in defense of Ukraine as Russian forces continue to advance into the country from multiple directions.

28.02 / 15:43

Ethereum Bitcoin open Traditional Markets, Crypto Trim Losses, Moscow Exchange Won't Open Today as Kyiv and Moscow Start Talks

Bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and other major cryptoassets trimmed their losses on Monday morning in Europe, as futures pointed to a lower opening for the stock market on Wall Street, Russian financial assets tumbled, and the US dollar rose against most other fiat currencies. Meanwhile, analysts warned that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) could be forced to change course and ease its monetary policy.Meanwhile, delegations from Kyiv and Moscow are holding discussions at the Ukraine-Belarus border today as Kyiv seeks an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine.

28.02 / 15:41

cryptocurrency Binance Crypto exchange Binance blocks Russian users targeted by sanctions

Crypto exchange Binance is blocking the accounts of any Russian clients targeted by sanctions, it told Reuters on Monday, but will not freeze the accounts of others after Ukraine called for a block on Russian users at major digital currency platforms.

28.02 / 15:19

Twitter BLOCK Binance Kraken How Kraken, et al. responded to Ukraine’s request to ‘sabotage’ Russian users

The crypto-industry is being pulled into the Russia-Ukraine war, whether it wants to be there or not. After the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine tweeted asking “major crypto exchanges” to block the addresses of Russians and “sabotage” even civilian users, here’s how industry players reacted.

28.02 / 14:55

Binance Donations Bitcoin freeze Crypto exchanges consider Ukraine’s call to freeze Russians’ Bitcoin

As the West continues to impose more sanctions against Russian banks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one Ukrainian official has called for sanctions on Russians’ cryptocurrency holdings as well.

28.02 / 13:47

cryptocurrency Legal Kraken Crypto Exchanges Soon Could Be Forced to Block Russian Users - Kraken CEO

In the aftermath of the Western sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, crypto exchanges could be soon required to freeze the accounts of their Russian customers, according to Kraken CEO Jesse Powell.

28.02 / 03:23

NASDAQ DOW Action Fighting fall Dow futures fall 450 points as traders assess ripple effects of Russia sanctions

U.S. stock futures moved lower in overnight trading on Sunday as investors grew concerned about the economic ramifications of the fighting between Russia and Ukraine.

27.02 / 19:27

markets Ethereum Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Weekly Bitcoin fails to beat resistance as $40K stays out of reach into weekly close

Bitcoin (BTC) faced down $40,000 on Feb. 27 as hopes for the weekly close hinged on avoiding a fourth red monthly candle in a row.

27.02 / 15:43

Kyiv Ukraine war: Europe opens its doors as 368,000 Ukrainian refugees flee in just over three days

More than 360,000 people have fled Ukraine in the three days since Russia began its invasion, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Sunday.

25.02 / 22:25

Kyiv EU freezes Vladimir Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion

The European Union has frozen the assets of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in response to the invasion of Ukraine, adding the two names to the EU sanctions list.

24.02 / 13:31

Adoption Google Bitcoin Regional Interest in Bitcoin Sees an Uptick as Russia Invades Ukraine

As Russia launched its military attack on Ukraine amid an international outcry, a number of fiat currencies from Central and Eastern Europe tumbled, while users’ interest in bitcoin (BTC) somewhat increased across the broader region.

22.02 / 15:59

Kyiv Russian plan to move troops to eastern Ukraine 'scary', Kyiv residents say

Shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he would recognise two separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine, people on the streets of Kyiv responded to the news in shock and fear.

20.02 / 14:57

Sport Ukraine crisis: Belarus says joint drills with Russia to continue 'due to border tensions'

Belarus has announced that its joint military exercises with Russia, which were due to end on Sunday, will now continue because of the aggravated tensions in neighbouring Ukraine.

20.02 / 13:13

Food Ukraine crisis: Macron and Putin to speak in 'last effort to avoid major conflict'

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday morning, in what is seen as a last-minute diplomatic effort to try to avoid a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

20.02 / 12:45

Fire Greece ferry fire: Passenger found alive on ship near Corfu but 11 still missing

One of the passengers reported missing on the Italian ferry on fire off the Greek island of Corfu has been found alive and rescued, the coast guard said on Sunday.

18.02 / 17:05

News Separatist leader in eastern Ukraine calls on residents to evacuate to Russia

A separatist leader in eastern Ukraine has called on residents to evacuate to Russia.

17.02 / 12:55

Digital Citizens Extreme Parke Belarus President Signs Free Flow Crypto Decree, Wallets to Come Under Central Register

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree that will allow the free circulation of cryptocurrencies but crypto wallet addresses will fall under a central register.

16.02 / 17:31

Technology European Union safe EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap further, von der Leyen tells MEPs

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that gas supplies to the bloc are on the "safe side" for the remainder of the winter even if Russia further squeezes out deliveries.

16.02 / 14:13

Technology European Union NOT Watch: EU not 'missing in action' over Ukraine, Borrell tells MEPs

The EU's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has rejected claims that the bloc has been "missing in action" over the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

16.02 / 14:13

Technology NATO Russia still building up its military on Ukrainian border, NATO chief says

Russia is still building up its troops on the Ukrainian border, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said ahead of a meeting of the alliance's defence ministers on the crisis.

16.02 / 13:01

Digital Citizens Extreme Parke Belarus President Signs Free Flow Crypto Decree

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree that will allow the free circulation of cryptocurrencies.

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