Russia Financial News
25.10 / 16:47
business
Technology
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price
What does the global energy crisis mean for crypto markets?
There’s no denying that the world is currently facing an unprecedented energy crisis, one that has compounded severely in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic so much so that countries across the globe — especially across Europe and North America — are witnessing severe shortages and steep spikes in the price of oil, gas and electricity.
25.10 / 09:51
European Union
CLIMATE CRISIS
Russia-installed officials urge Kherson residents to pack up and go
In the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, which Russia claims to have annexed, Moscow-installed officials have urged residents to leave in order to escape an anticipated Ukrainian counter-offensive. They claim around 25,000 people have already left Kherson city to the left bank of the Dnipro River.
24.10 / 21:21
UPS
Provident
Digital
Kraken
Kraken Crypto Exchange Terminates Accounts of Russian Users
In a bid to comply with the European Union’s sanctions on Russia, major crypto exchange Kraken has unveiled its move to restrict and eventually shut down services for Russian accounts. The latest development follows the adoption of new Brussels-led penalties in response to Moscow’s continued aggression against Ukraine.
24.10 / 14:01
Europe’s Economy Contracts as Tough Winter Looms
Business activity in Europe fell for a fourth straight month in October, according to new surveys, pointing to a potential slowdown in global economic growth as higher prices and interest rates weaken consumer demand.
24.10 / 09:35
Drones
Italy's new PM Giorgia Meloni meets French President Macron in Rome
French President Emmanuel Macron and new Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks in Rome on Sunday in the first, though informal, meeting between the two political leaders.
24.10 / 09:23
Drones
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hits back at Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implied that claims made by Russia’s defense chief during a round of phone calls meant Moscow was setting the stage for deploying a radioactive 'dirty bomb' device on Ukrainian soil.
24.10 / 08:45
Drones
Sunak
Rishi Sunak favourite to become new UK PM, as vote deadline nears
Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak is favourite to become the country's third prime minister in just seven weeks, on Monday.
23.10 / 19:59
Hungary's Orban hits out at EU during anti-Soviet uprising commemoration speech
Hungary's national flag was hoisted with military honours in front of the parliament building in Budapest on Sunday in a state commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet revolt.
23.10 / 15:09
Drones
Pilots
Russian fighter jet crashes into a two-storey building in Siberia, both pilots killed
A Russian fighter jet crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk Sunday, killing both pilots, regional authorities said.
23.10 / 13:33
Asia
Bitcoin
Destinations
Kazakhstan among top 3 Bitcoin mining destinations after US and China
For over a year, the oil-rich Central Asian country of Kazakhstan has maintained its position as the third-biggest contributor to Bitcoin (BTC) mining after surpassing Russia back in February 2021.
22.10 / 20:23
Tens of thousands gather in Berlin to protest against Tehran regime
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Germany's capital on Saturday to show solidarity with protesters in Iran -- a movement sparked by the death of a woman in the custody of morality police now challenging the Islamic Republic authorities.
22.10 / 18:55
European Union
Ukraine war: Moscow-installed authorities urge Kherson residents to leave 'immediately'
Moscow-installed authorities urged residents in the southern Kherson region -- which the Kremlin claims to have annexed -- to leave the main city "immediately" in the face of Kyiv's advancing counter-offensive.
22.10 / 17:01
European Union
Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister
Giorgia Meloni, whose political party with neo-fascist roots, Brothers of Italy, emerged victorious in recent elections, was sworn in on Saturday as Italy’s first far-right prime minister since the end of World War II.
22.10 / 16:09
European Union
Ukraine war: Thousands left without electricity after Russia's 'massive' strike
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Saturday, targeting critical infrastructure, Ukrainian authorities said, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in central and western parts of the country without electricity.
21.10 / 18:27
Financial
EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial assistance for 2023, says von der Leyen
Continued support to Ukraine and the bloc's strategic position against China dominated discussions among EU leaders at the second day of a summit on Friday.
21.10 / 17:39
Blockchain
Digital
Citizens
Russian Regulator: Crypto Sanctions Are a Form of Digital Fascism
One of Russia’s top regulators thinks that the crypto-related sanctions that have been imposed on the country and its citizens are a type of “digital fascism.”
21.10 / 16:33
Law
Drugs
education
Asia
Training
Uzbeki police get 'how to seize crypto' training from UN security org
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) organized a five-day training course on cryptocurrencies and Dark Web investigation for Uzbekistan's police and prosecution forces. The course is a part of OSCE’s consistent efforts to educate Central Asian law enforcers on the emerging technologies that criminals might abuse in a strategically important region for the global drug trade.
21.10 / 14:37
Adoption
Gaming
Chainalysis
Vietnam Ranks 1st in Crypto Adoption, USA is 5th, China Back in Top 10 - Chainalysis
While emerging markets generally dominate the global adoption list, when it comes to the top 10 list, three developments stand out: Vietnam taking the crown again, the US climbing to fifth place, and China re-entering the list, according to the latest report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis.
21.10 / 14:05
21.10 / 12:41
Climate change
Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni set to be appointed Italy's first female prime minister despite Berlusconi tensions
Giorgia Meloni headed to Rome's Quirinal Palace on Friday where she is expected to be appointed as Italy's new prime minister.
21.10 / 12:03
Climate change
Prime Minister
Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin fires rifle during visit to challenge Russian reservist narrative
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday inspected a training ground for mobilised troops, the latest in the Kremlin's attempts to dispel numerous accounts claiming reservists are being sent to the frontline of the Ukraine war without adequate equipment and training.
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