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14.02 / 06:11

Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Rate Rises if War Fuels Inflation

Russia’s central bank Friday surprised markets by warning it may soon have to raise its key interest rate to counter the threat of rebounding inflation as the government keeps spending heavily on its war in Ukraine.

14.02 / 03:27

Klaas Knot: The risks of shadow banking are rearing their head again

Klaas Knot is chair of global regulatory agency the Financial Stability Board

13.02 / 19:52

COST Digital JPMorgan Chase Exodus Ukraine plots post-war rebuilding effort with JPMorgan Chase as economic advisor

Ukraine's government signed an agreement with JPMorgan Chase to help advise the war-afflicted country on its economy and future rebuilding efforts.

13.02 / 19:31

COST CBDC Digital Strategy Bitcoin CBDC Launch ‘May Cost Russian Banks $684m a Year’

Russian commercial banks will lose $684 million a year if the nation’s Central Bank launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC), experts have claimed.

13.02 / 17:23

Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Rate Rises if War Fuels Inflation

12.02 / 13:37

Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Rate Rises if War Fuels Inflation

11.02 / 16:05

Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Rate Rises if War Fuels Inflation

10.02 / 18:39

UPS Digital Bitcoin Russian Government Says It Won’t Rush into Crypto-powered Trade with Iran

The Russian government has said it is exploring the notion of using crypto in trade deals with Iran – but will not be hurried into action.

10.02 / 15:37

Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Rate Rises if War Fuels Inflation

10.02 / 11:21

Law defi regulation Interpol Bitzlato co-founder released from brief arrest and questioning: Report

Local Russian media outlets reported on Monday that Bitzlato co-founder Anton Shkurenko was detained in Moscow on Feb. 6 at the request of Interpol. However, according to a Feb. 10 report from CoinDesk, Shkurenko was stopped and detained by the local police for an ID check, then promptly let go after a conversation.

09.02 / 17:41

UPS Lowe's RIG Police crypto mining Abkhazia Police Seize 396 Crypto Mining Rigs in 48 Hours as Electricity Woes Continue

Police in Abkhazia have confiscated 396 crypto mining rigs in the space of just 48 hours – as the de facto state continues its battle against illegal miners. The government has blamed illegal miners for crippling power shortages and rolling blackouts that have left thousands without electricity.

09.02 / 13:35

business Adoption Mining regulation Mining Pools Russian government subsidizes crypto mining facility in Siberia

The crypto mining industry has faced moratoriums in some parts of the U.S. and Canada in recent months. Now, Russia provides tax incentives for those who want to invest in crypto mining. The new $12 million crypto mining center will open in East Siberia with the direct support of the government.

08.02 / 19:17

Blockchain Ethereum Binance Cardano DApp Bitcoin Crypto Staking Support audit Today in Crypto: Brave Reveals Solana Dapp Support, Revolut Announces Crypto Staking Support, Binance Full Audit is ‘Some Way Off’

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08.02 / 17:07

CBDC Adoption Digital Currency regulation Reserve Bank of India India in ‘no hurry’ for CBDC as digital rupee pilot onboards 50k users

The Indian government doesn’t want to rush its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot despite joining the CBDC race just a few months ago.

08.02 / 15:21

CBDC Adoption Bank of Russia Russia’s Gazprombank recommends slow CBDC rollout fearing loss of income

Gazprombank, a subsidiary of the leading Russian government-owned gas company, Gazprom, publicly proposed giving banks more time before implementing the digital ruble. The country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project has been accelerating due to global financial sanctions amid geopolitical tensions.

08.02 / 10:23

Inside Ukraine’s war-torn private equity industry: Bombs, bullets and buyouts

Most corporate Christmas parties don’t involve grieving widows and power cuts.

07.02 / 17:31

COST Provident Lowe's Energy crypto mining Bitcoin Power Crypto miners Crypto Miners Blamed for Abkhazia Power Outages

Major power blackouts in Abkhazia have been blamed on illegal crypto miners, marking a fresh setback for the region.

07.02 / 14:23

Blockchain Provident Twitter BLOCK Binance CEO Crypto Companies Crypto Companies Rush to Help Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims – Blockchain Beyond Borders?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves across Turkey and Syria on Monday. The incident has been coined the 'deadliest in a decade'.

06.02 / 13:57

Eurozone Inflation Eases for Third Month as ECB Rate Rises Bite

The eurozone’s annual rate of inflation fell for the third-straight month in January as energy prices continued to pull back from recent peaks—a slide that is unlikely to deter the European Central Bank from raising interest rates further this week.

05.02 / 23:23

Eurozone Inflation Eases for Third Month as ECB Rate Rises Bite

05.02 / 13:51

Adoption Cold Storage Bitcoin Financial Is it possible to achieve financial freedom with Bitcoin?

Over the last 14 years, investors got attracted to Bitcoin (BTC) for many reasons— from fixing a flawed fiat economy and reaching the unbanked to diversifying portfolios. However, a large portion of the general public sees Bitcoin as a gateway to financial freedom amid growing fiat inflation and geopolitical uncertainties.

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