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10.06 / 12:17

LGBT History Putin compares himself to Peter the Great over drive to 'take back Russian land'

Vladimir Putin has compared his actions in Ukraine to Russian tsar Peter the Great's conquest of the Baltic coast during his 18th-century war against Sweden.

09.06 / 14:37

Europe European Union Lithuania aims to tighten crypto regulation and ban anonymous accounts

In its efforts to fight money laundering risks and the possible schemes of Russian elites circumventing financial sanctions, the 2.8-million nation of Lithuania is planning to tighten its scrutiny over crypto.

03.06 / 15:17

Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency ecosystem reconceptualizes how money is being transferred, spent, invested

Despite Bitcoin's (BTC) ups and downs, the asset has continued to outperform all other assets. Money aside, cryptocurrency's underlying technology, the blockchain, has also proven to transform the world of tomorrow with new ways to guarantee asset authenticity, exchange funds and encourage financial inclusion. Unfortunately, looking at the individual parts, including the technology, exchanges and NFTs, few see the total value of the ecosystem.

28.05 / 11:41

Climate change Lithuanians organise donation drive to buy Bayraktar drone for Ukraine

Hundreds of Lithuanians are chipping in together to buy an advanced military drone for Ukraine in its war against Russia in a show of solidarity with a fellow former Soviet Union country.

25.05 / 19:33

Blockchain Ethereum SEC Bitcoin USD 4.5B Crypto Fund, Less Difficult Bitcoin Mining, OTC NFT, Ethereum's Merge + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

22.05 / 12:01

'Mariupolis 2', by director killed in Ukraine, premieres at Cannes

Depicting life within Ukraine's besieged southern port city, Mariupolis 2 has shaken the Cannes Film Festival.

16.05 / 15:37

Ethereum cryptocurrency Eurovision Song Contest Bitcoin Hungary keeping EU 'hostage' over Russian oil ban, Lithuanian minister claims

Despite not being on the official agenda, Brussel's proposed Russian oil embargo was on Monday looming large over a meeting of foreign affairs ministers with accusations some member states are holding the bloc "hostage".

11.05 / 16:35

NATO Deal UK will defend Sweden if attacked, Boris Johnson promises after signing security assurance deal

Britain pledged to defend Sweden if the country came under attack, with Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Magdalena Andersson signing a security assurance deal outside Stockholm on Wednesday.

11.05 / 14:31

European Union Floods Riot Maria Alyokhina: Pussy Riot member disguises herself as food courier to flee Russia

A member of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, Maria Alyokhina, has fled Russia, claiming in an interview with the New York Times in Lithuania that she was able to shake her police monitor by disguising herself as a meal courier.

04.05 / 21:07

Provident Binance Digital CEO Bitcoin Grant regulatory approval regulatory France becomes first big European nation to grant crypto giant Binance regulatory approval

Binance has been granted approval from regulators to operate its cryptocurrency exchange in France.

14.04 / 16:17

Art NATO Russia threatens military build up if Finland or Sweden join NATO

The deputy chair of Russia's security council has said the country would have to reinforce its forces in the Baltic Sea if Finland or Sweden were to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

14.04 / 12:15

Art Support 'We know this history': Polish and Baltic leaders reiterate support for Ukraine during Kyiv visit

The presidents of four countries on Russia's doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the country, demanding accountability for what they called war crimes carried out by Russian forces.

13.04 / 17:33

Adoption Europe MasterCard Bitcoin Nexo Launches New Mastercard for Users to Spend Without Selling Crypto

Digital asset business Nexo (NEXO) has launched a new card that allows the company’s customers to spend their funds without selling their digital assets in selected European markets.

13.04 / 14:57

Exchange Ukraine war Belarus-Based Crypto Exchange Bans Russian Clients Amid Ukraine Invasion

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to draw businesses away from the aggressor's economy, the Minsk-based crypto exchange Currency.com is joining the expanding list of companies that decided to withhold their services from Russia’s residents.

13.04 / 09:41

NOT German president says he's not wanted in Kyiv

Germany’s president says his Polish counterpart suggested that they travel to Ukraine together with other leaders to show solidarity, but “that apparently wasn’t wanted in Kyiv.”

24.03 / 18:37

European Union MPs Lithuanian MPs want to outlaw Russian military Z symbol

Two Lithuanian MPs have called on the country to ban displays of the Russian military 'Z' symbol following its invasion of Ukraine.

21.03 / 15:43

European Union Food Kyiv Brussels mulls Russian oil embargo in new sanctions round

The European Union is mulling imposing an embargo on Russian oil and coal — but not gas — as part of its next round of sanctions but the impact on Moscow may be limited.

16.03 / 13:59

BLOCK CEO Fighting Pool UkrainianPool Launches the First-in-the-world Global Charitable ISPO-based Crypto Initiative to Help Ukrainians Affected by War

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.

11.03 / 14:39

Art Social Media Ukraine war: European leaders pour cold water on Kyiv's bid to get EU membership quickly

EU leaders have rebuffed Kyiv's calls for a fast-tracked accession that would see Ukraine join the bloc in record time.

07.03 / 12:29

Protest Kyiv Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast wears Z to back invasion as he appears alongside Ukrainian Kovtun Illia

A Russian gymnast has been slammed after displaying a symbol of support for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

07.03 / 11:43

Protest Kyiv Gun sales soar in Lithuania amid war in Ukraine

Gun buyers have been flocking to Lithuania's stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licences doubling.

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