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20.04 / 13:09

BLOCK Action Bitcoin IMF Calls for Global Govts to Keep a Check on Crypto

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised international decision-makers to keep a check on crypto, following deepening concerns highlighted by the war in Ukraine, The Block reported.

20.04 / 11:23

cryptocurrency Adoption regulation Bitcoin financial stability Financial Financial Stability Board, IMF Warn of ‘Cryptoization’ Risks in Wake of Russia-Ukraine War

The Basel-based Financial Stability Board (FSB) has echoed sentiments expressed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both bodies warning that in the wake of the war in Ukraine, an “acceleration of cryptoization in emerging markets” could be on the cards.

20.04 / 11:17

Twitter VISA Lawyers CMS Carter-Ruck, CMS lawyers should face US visa bans over Russia work, says US congressman Steve Cohen

A US congressman has called for UK libel lawyers from law firms such as CMS, Carter-Ruck and Harbottle & Lewis to face US visa bans over their work for Russian clients.

20.04 / 08:01

Hacking European Parliament begins investigation into Pegasus spyware as MEP hacks revealed

The European Parliament committee charged with investigating Pegasus spyware activities began its work on Tuesday, looking into numerous cases, including accusations of spying against Hungary, Poland, and Greece.

20.04 / 08:01

Ukraine war: Russia pours in troops as new offensive in the east of Ukraine ramps up

Russian forces have continued their new offensive in the east of Ukraine, assaulting cities and towns along a boomerang-shaped front hundreds of miles long.

20.04 / 06:55

Blockchain Adoption Monero Ransomware 500 Monero crypto of choice as ransomware ‘double extortion’ attacks increase 500%

A new report by blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace highlights the growing role that privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero are playing in the rising tide of ransomware.

19.04 / 22:07

Twitter VISA Lawyers CMS Carter-Ruck, CMS lawyers should face US visa bans over Russia work, says US congressman Steve Cohen

A US congressman has called for UK libel lawyers from law firms such as CMS, Carter-Ruck and Harbottle & Lewis to face US visa bans over their work for Russian clients.

19.04 / 21:53

Google Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military infrastructure

Google has denied reports that it has made Russian military facilities visible on its Maps service.

19.04 / 21:03

Blockchain Provident Action Strategy Fantom’s reaction to Cronje’s latest comment on crypto regulation is…

Following his departure from Fantom and the entire crypto space which was marked by a 6% decline in the total DeFi market cap, Andre Cronje in a blog post noted that the crypto space was ‘dead’ and in need of more regulation.

19.04 / 19:29

Climate change World Health Organization Ukraine rejects Serbian allegations about bomb threats on flights to Russia

Ukraine has rejected allegations from Serbia that the country's secret service is behind a series of hoax bomb threats on Air Serbia flights to Russia.

19.04 / 18:09

Target IMF Cuts China Growth Forecast to 4.4%

The International Monetary Fund further slashed its growth forecast for China this year to 4.4%, well below what Beijing aims to achieve, as widespread Covid-19 lockdowns and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbate pressure on the world’s second-largest economy.

19.04 / 18:07

The West must brace itself for Putin’s economic world war

Antonia Colibasanu is chief operating officer of Geopolitical Futures.

19.04 / 14:17

consequences Janet Yellen Faces Challenge to Keep Pressure on Russia, While Addressing Global Consequences

WASHINGTON—How to balance a pressure campaign against Russia with a push to address growing crises like food insecurity will be a central test for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other U.S. officials as they meet this week with their global counterparts.

19.04 / 13:03

German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott

Bosses and unions in Germany have joined forces to oppose a possible EU ban on Russian gas, saying it would grind industry to a halt.

19.04 / 10:19

Ukraine war: 'New phase of war' as Russia's offensive in east begins, Ukrainian officials say

Russian forces have begun a new offensive in the east of Ukraine after their retreat from the capital region and other parts of the country.

19.04 / 09:57

cryptocurrency Web3 Dubai Indian regulatory The new brain drain: Indian Web3 startups flock to Dubai amid regulatory uncertainty, stiff taxes

If there was one recurring theme that cut across multiple Web3 meetups held in Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai in the last month, it was Dubai. A city that has almost become an emotion and a panacea for entrepreneurs building on the Web3 platform—the so-called next version of the Internet, which will be decentralised and run on blockchain—even as they grapple with an uncertain regulatory landscape and hefty taxes in India. Every second founder we met at these meetups has either moved to Dubai or is in transition.

19.04 / 08:41

Law Donations foreign crypto donations Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears

Donations made to political parties using cryptocurrencies will be banned in Ireland under new political integrity laws drafted due to concerns around foreign interference in politics.

19.04 / 08:17

UPS Twitter CEO Fintechs are under pressure to stop Russian sanctions evasion. This start-up raised $94 million to help

LONDON — Seon, a start-up that helps fintech companies like Revolut tackle online fraud, has raised $94 million to develop new tools for preventing sanctions evasion by Russia.

19.04 / 06:29

Progressive Strategy Invesco UBS Investors turn cautious on Chinese stocks amid growth concerns

BEIJING — Investors turned increasingly cautious on Chinese stocks, especially those listed overseas, in the first quarter of the year that was rocked by geopolitical tensions and worries about growth.

19.04 / 05:37

Dogecoin Ethereum dogecoin price today Shiba Inu Bitcoin Drop Top cryptocurrency prices today: Shiba Inu, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum drop up to 2%

Bitcoin and other major altcoins were showing some weakness on Monday, following a thinner trading period for the last three days. Bitcoin was struggling below $40,000, whereas Ethereum lingered near $3,000. Trading over the long weekend was light as investors continue to process rising inflation, the possibility of a recession and the latest developments from Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Barring Solana and USD Coin, all other crypto tokens were trading lower on Monday. XRP, Cardano, Terra, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu shed 2 per cent each, whereas Ethereum and Bitcoin retreated about a per cent each.

18.04 / 22:37

Ukraine war: Where does each EU country stand on cutting off Russian oil and gas?

EU ministers have been discussing a potential sixth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, but an embargo on oil or gas to stop financing Putin's war machine continues to divide the bloc.

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