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01.03 / 19:47

European Parliament Refugees Ukraine war: Ukrainian translator gets emotional during Zelenskyy's EU speech

The official Ukrainian-English interpreter for the European Parliament appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he translated a speech by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

01.03 / 19:09

Blockchain Ethereum Charity Bitcoin services acquires Payment services provider Shift4 acquires The Giving Block for $54 million

According to an investor presentation published Tuesday, U.S.-based payment solutions provider Shift4 announced its acquisition of The Giving Block in cash and stock for $54 million, plus a potential earnout of up to $246 million. The Giving Block is an online platform that allows over 1,300 nonprofit organizations and charities to accept crypto donations.

01.03 / 18:41

Stablecoin economics Bitcoin analysts Bitcoin Fundamentals vs. Fundamentals of Geopolitics - Analysts on Ukraine War

It’s the second day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the former moving undeterred by the sanctions imposed by certain Western countries. Among a great number of possible effects that the war could have or may have already had globally, the effect on the crypto industry is being discussed as well.

01.03 / 18:37

markets Altcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin Price analysts Bitcoin analysts eye crucial levels to hold after BTC price almost hits $45K, Ethereum $3K

Bitcoin (BTC) checked its latest gains at the Wall Street open on Mar. 1 as bulls sought to defend $44,000 highs.

01.03 / 18:27

Bitcoin Bitcoin’s surge confuses even pro traders: ‘It’s trading like a Treasury’

Last week, we wondered in the Fintech Files if the Russia-Ukraine conflict would become a true test of bitcoin's mainstream adoption.

01.03 / 18:27

Citi LinkedIn Citigroup open ‘I am safe’ says Citigroup’s Ukraine boss from Kyiv as Wall Street giant stays open

The head of Citigroup's Ukrainian business has said that he is "safe", as the US bank continues to operate in the country amid the ongoing invasion by Russian forces.

01.03 / 18:09

European Parliament Refugees Listen: Ukrainian translator gets emotional during Zelenskyy's EU speech

The official Ukrainian-English interpreter for the European Parliament appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he translated a speech by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

01.03 / 17:57

Western Sanctions Bite Russian Economy, But Pose Unpredictable Risks

The conventional wisdom until last week was that sanctions had limited influence on a nation state, especially one as large as Russia. That wisdom may need to be revisited.

01.03 / 17:41

Bitcoin prices Bitcoin Trading Bitcoin Bitcoin gains Cryptoverse: Bitcoin gains conflict currency credentials

Bitcoin has leapt since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, bolstered by people in those countries looking to store and move money in anonymous and decentralised crypto. Bitcoin trading denominated in the Russian rouble went into overdrive when the invasion began on Thursday, with daily volumes rising 259% from a day earlier to 1.3 billion rouble ($13.1 million), according to data from CryptoCompare. In Ukraine, meanwhile, crypto exchange Kuna saw its daily trading volume more than treble to 150 million hryvnias ($5 million). Bea O'Carroll, managing director at Radkl, a digital asset investment firm, said the war and Western sanctions had seen a trend emerge of bitcoin being used to transfer value.

01.03 / 17:19

cryptocurrency Fallout cryptocurrency news Bitcoin Ukraine Legalised Cryptocurrency Just Days Ahead Of Russia Conflict Began

Ukraine had legalised cryptocurrency just days before Russia's invasion

01.03 / 17:13

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.

01.03 / 16:59

JPMorgan Corning Wheat futures reach highest levels since 2008 as Russia invasion advances

The price of wheat on Tuesday rose to its highest levels in more than a decade, with traders concerned about global supply disruption as Russia's invasion of Ukraine advanced.

01.03 / 16:51

cryptocurrency Waves MARKET Bitcoin These Coins Have Moved the Most Since the Ukraine War Started

Financial markets have been in turmoil ever since the war in Ukraine broke out, and the crypto market is no exception. To help readers navigate the space, Cryptonews.com has looked into the coins that have so far seen the biggest gains, as well as those that have seen the biggest losses.

01.03 / 16:47

Ethereum cryptocurrency avalanche Bitcoin Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Shiba Inu, Ethereum rise up to 15%; Terra rallies 24%

Cryptocurrency tokens were flying high on Tuesday despite ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with bitcoin leading the gainers. Russia and Ukraine delegations adjourned their initial peace talks on the Belarus border without resolution to report back to their governments as European and U.S. sanctions began to bite into the Russian economy. All of the top digital tokens were trading higher. Terra rose 24 per cent to become the seventh most valued token, followed by a 19 per cent rise in Avalanche. Bitcoin rose 15 per cent, whereas Shiba Inu gained 10 per cent.

01.03 / 16:27

War in Ukraine Disrupts Ships Around the Globe

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing major disruptions for the global shipping industry, with hundreds of vessels trapped at ports, cargo being derailed and freight rates surging.

01.03 / 16:03

Lowe's Target FIVE Polkadot’s short-term bullish outlook might depend on these key levels

Disclaimer: The findings of the following analysis are the sole opinions of the writer and should not be considered investment advice

01.03 / 15:35

IPO Digital Mobile Backed end Peter Thiel-backed digital bank N26 plans to be ready for IPO by end of 2022

BARCELONA — German banking start-up N26 will be prepared for an initial public offering by the end of 2022, co-CEO Maximilian Tayenthal told CNBC.

01.03 / 15:05

Bitcoin As Russia escalates, even the pros can’t explain why bitcoin’s surging: ‘It’s trading like a Treasury’

Last week, we wondered in the Fintech Files if the Russia-Ukraine conflict would become a true test of bitcoin's mainstream adoption.

01.03 / 14:47

Refugees News debate Watch live: Zelenskyy set to speak during MEPs' debate on Ukraine war

MEPs are gathering for an extraordinary session at the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss the latest developments on Ukraine and Russia.

01.03 / 13:57

cryptocurrency Bitcoin Russian Crypto Buyers Face Whopping Premiums Amid Economic Crash

As Russia continues its invasion of neighbor Ukraine, the Russian markets are spiraling out of control, and an increasing share of the country’s population is seeking financial refuge in cryptoassets. This is reflected in the sky-high premiums for those who wish to exchange RUB into bitcoin (BTC) via peer-to-peer exchanges, as indicated by the latest market data.

01.03 / 13:49

BLOCK Mobile Ukraine war Belarus Invades Ukraine

Today, the northern neighbor of Ukraine, Belarus, invaded Ukraine, with the Belarus troops entering the Chernihiv region, north of the capital Kyiv, the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, said.

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