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02.03 / 23:27

banking Ukraine war Anonymous Reportedly Pledges to Pay Russian Soldiers USD 44K in Bitcoin per Surrendered Russian Tank

The international hacker collective Anonymous is reportedly trying to buy off the already demoralized Russian troops by offering USD 44,280 in bitcoin (BTC) in return for every surrendered tank.

02.03 / 23:21

Ethereum ETH Lowe's Bitcoin NOT Ethereum: Why ‘to buy or not to buy’ is not the question to ask

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02.03 / 22:05

Provident ETF Strategy Morningstar bond funds The 10 stock and bond funds with the biggest Russia exposure

Americans who invest in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have largely been insulated from financial exposure to Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine.

02.03 / 21:52

cryptocurrency Investment Bitcoin Bitcoin booms as the rouble tumbles: What role is crypto playing in the Ukraine war?

As Russia's rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are rising, stoking speculation that their use could help Moscow bypass the West's economic blockade.

02.03 / 21:43

foreign Financial Putin signs ban on leaving Russia with $10,000 of foreign currency as sanctions hit financial system

Russia sifted through the financial wreckage caused by Western sanctions, as its stock market remained closed and the government announced new measures to try to limit the damage to the economy.

02.03 / 21:17

Government Mark Warner lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers and Fed chair push for crypto regulation in wake of Russia sanctions

Federal Reserve Chair Pro Tempore Jerome Powell and some members of the U.S. House of Representatives called for congressional action on crypto in response to discussions about Russia potentially evading sanctions.

02.03 / 20:31

business Blockchain consequences EU will cut off 7 Russian banks from SWIFT, with ordinary Russians facing consequences

On Wednesday, the European Union announced that within 10 days, it intends to remove seven Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, messaging system.

02.03 / 20:13

Ethereum Binance Gaming Bitcoin G7, EU Working on Russia's Crypto Isolation, Shareholders vs. ConsenSys + 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.

02.03 / 19:49

LSE Russian stocks plummet on LSE after Sberbank pulls back from European markets

The dollar-denominated secondary listings of Russian companies continued to plunge on the London Stock Exchange on 2 March, as the local Russian stock market remained shut for a third day.

02.03 / 19:38

LinkedIn Align KPMG condemns Russia amid plans to cut some UK and global clients after Ukraine invasion

KPMG has condemned Russia following its invasion of Ukraine and said it will cut some client relationships, as major consultancies and law firms face increasing pressure to cut ties with the country in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

02.03 / 19:37

Allen & Overy Linklaters shifts to condemn Russia over Ukraine, Allen & Overy breaks silence

Linklaters and Allen & Overy have issued statements condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine seven days after the initial assault on the country by Vladimir Putin’s troops.

02.03 / 19:17

UPS Ethereum Bitcoin Polkadot for Ukraine, but will Ukraine be enough for Polkadot

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine recently sent the crypto-market tumbling. Now, while most coins, including Polkadot, still haven’t recovered fully, it seems that it could happen soon. In fact, Ukraine might have a huge hand in the same.

02.03 / 18:57

Tether Bitcoin ‘Enormous Increase’ in Ukraine Crypto Trading Volume, USD 47,000 Next Target for Bitcoin – Arcane

There have been massive increases in crypto trading volumes using the Ukrainian fiat currency, crypto research firm Arcane Research wrote in its latest weekly update. Meanwhile, the firm has identified USD 47,000 as the next likely target for bitcoin (BTC) after the USD 44,000 resistance has been breached.

02.03 / 18:53

Kyiv Refugees MEPs were asked to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 13 voted no. Here's why

From a TV screen above the plenary of the European Parliament on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an impassioned call for Europe to prove that it supported his invaded country.

02.03 / 18:29

markets Altcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin casts off dip, climbs past $45K as Fed signals rate hike coming in March

Bitcoin (BTC) hit daily lows, then bounced strongly on March 2 as fresh comments by the United States Federal Reserve added to macro volatility.

02.03 / 18:09

Blockchain Digital Bitcoin This crucial Bitcoin metric is now at the ‘same level as 2017’s market top’

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had a profound effect on the cryptocurrency market. Over the last few days, however, the market has recovered. Bitcoin, for instance, gained by around 3% in 24 hours. At the time of writing, it was trading at a level just shy of $45,000.

02.03 / 18:07

UPS Citi Corning Wheat prices trade 'limit up' again, hit highest in nearly 14 years as Russia-Ukraine conflict continues

Wheat futures reached new multiyear highs Wednesday, as war between major exporters Russia and Ukraine continued to raise concerns about the global supply of the commodity.

02.03 / 18:03

Ukraine war Russia eyes sanctions workarounds in energy, gold, crypto

Former Treasury Department officials and sanctions experts expect Russia to try to mitigate the impact of the financial penalties by relying on energy sales and leaning on the country's reserves in gold and Chinese currency. Putin also is expected to move funds through smaller banks and accounts of elite families not covered by the sanctions, deal in cryptocurrency and rely on Russia's relationship with China. Right now, «the biggest two avenues that Russia has are China and energy,» said John Smith, former director of Treasury's financial intelligence and enforcement arm.

02.03 / 17:44

Dogecoin Blockchain Digital Platform Ukraine accepts dogecoin, other cryptocurrencies for donations as funding rises to $35 million

Ukraine has expanded the number of cryptocurrencies it is accepting for donations toward its military as Russia's invasion continues.

02.03 / 17:15

Kyiv Refugees Ukraine foils alleged plot to assassinate Zelenskyy, claims official

Ukrainian officials claim they have uncovered and foiled an assassination attempt against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

02.03 / 17:07

Target Bill Browder slams firms that stay in Russia: ‘This is a matter of absolute importance’

Fund manager Bill Browder has called on Western financial services firms to leave Russia over the “extreme” atrocities being committed by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine.

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