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24.02 / 19:19

Fallout Traders spill on what Ukraine crisis means for markets: ‘I’m down 30bps and growing’

Traders at hedge funds, brokerages and other firms tell Financial News how they are navigating the market fallout from the Ukraine crisis, as oil and other assets swing and volatility spikes.

24.02 / 19:07

Adoption Donations crypto donations Twitter users ask Ukrainian armed forces to start accepting crypto donations

On Thursday, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on multiple fronts, prompting a swift response from the Ukrainian government as it mobilized troops, armed civilians and called upon world leaders to come to its aid.

24.02 / 18:19

Fighting global economy Russian Invasion Scrambles Prospects for Global Economy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine heaped fresh risks on a global economy struggling with soaring inflation, supply-chain snarls and a rocky recovery from the pandemic.

24.02 / 17:51

Adoption Gold Bitcoin Digital gold narrative valid as long as MicroStrategy holds Bitcoin, says exec

As some industry executives have questioned Bitcoin (BTC) as being the digital gold amid a massive market crash on Thursday, other experts continued to support the digital gold narrative for now, or until whale investors like MicroStrategy cash out.

24.02 / 17:33

Investments Bitcoin Drop Bitcoin Elliott Wave Theory suggests BTC price can drop to $25.5K this year

The ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) price correction could continue as per almost a century-old technical analysis principle called "Elliott Wave Theory."

24.02 / 17:29

Action CMS Baker McKenzie, CMS and Dentons close Kyiv offices after Russian invasion of Ukraine

International law firms Baker McKenzie, CMS and Dentons have closed their respective offices in Kyiv following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

24.02 / 17:25

Lowe's AXY Infinity Bitcoin GALA price Bitcoin Cash, Axie Infinity, GALA Price Analysis: 24 February

The crypto market saw a significant plunge in the last few hours as the friction between Russia and Ukraine worsened. As a result, a broader sell-off followed. As a result, Bitcoin Cash hovered around its 15-month support after a 10.87% 24-hour loss.

24.02 / 16:55

economics European Commission EU Unlikely to Push for Russia to Be Removed from SWIFT - Diplomats

Despite Russia launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war’s outbreak has not yet convinced the European Union to push for the aggressor to be kicked out of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) global payments network -- a move that would drastically undermine Russian trade with foreign partners.

24.02 / 16:45

Blockchain Ethereum cryptocurrency Ethereum's Russian-born co-founder Vitalik Buterin slams Kremlin calling Ukraine invasion 'a crime'

Vitalik Buterin, the Russian-Canadian co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, railed against Russian president Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, condemning it as a "crime against the Ukrainian and Russian people".

24.02 / 16:17

cryptocurrency Bitcoin Here's What the Cryptoverse Has to Say About Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Many in the cryptoverse have taken it to social platforms to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine -- with people highlighting that this will put the lives of millions of civilians at stake, adding that it is essential now to "have some perspective" and not only worry about portfolios.

24.02 / 16:11

Citi Lawyers compliance Lawyers rush to help City firms as Russia sanctions create compliance minefield

City firms are facing a compliance minefield as the UK government mulls expanding its sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

24.02 / 16:11

COST UPS El-Erian: Russia-Ukraine crisis will ‘aggravate’ inflationary pressures

Heavyweight investors have said an attack unleashed on Ukraine launched by Russian president Vladimir Putin will exacerbate already heightened inflationary pressures, creating additional headaches for central banks who are weighing up a series of interest rate rises to keep rising costs under control.

24.02 / 16:11

Citigroup open Citigroup and Deutsche Bank keep Ukraine offices open after Russia invasion

International investment banks with operations in Ukraine are keeping their offices open following the Russian invasion of the country.

24.02 / 16:10

Lowe's Extreme JPMorgan Metal prices surge on fears of supply disruption, aluminum hits record

Commodities prices surged across the board Thursday amid fears of a supply disruption after Russia invaded Ukraine.

24.02 / 16:04

Climate change Russia's Ukraine invasion 'cold-blooded' and 'long-planned': NATO chief

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned”, NATO’s secretary-general said on Thursday, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of “using force to re-write history.”

24.02 / 15:47

Citi Action Fighting China refuses to call Russian attack on Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ deflects blame to U.S.

BEIJING — China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson refused to categorize Russia's attack as an «invasion» during a press conference Thursday.

24.02 / 15:08

cryptocurrency economics Bitcoin With War Starting and Markets Dropping, Questions Multiply About Central Banks’ Policies

As bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in general have gone down over the past day and week, amid the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, sanctions imposed on the former, and today’s invasion of the latter – more questions keep popping up about the EU and the US central banks’ upcoming decisions.

24.02 / 15:07

ETH BTC XRP BNB Bitcoin, Ethereum Try to Recover Losses, Risks Remain

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a sharp selloff in bitcoin. BTC declined below the USD 35,000 level and is currently (11:50 UTC) trying to recover losses once again.

24.02 / 14:49

Action Baker McKenzie closes Kyiv office after Russian invasion of Ukraine

International law firm Baker McKenzie has closed its office in Kyiv following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

24.02 / 14:45

UPS Action Russia Attack on Ukraine Threatens European Gas Supplies

Natural-gas prices rose around the world as Russia’s new military push against Ukraine posed a threat to Europe’s already tenuous supply of the vital heating and power-generation fuel.

24.02 / 14:19

markets Gold Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Time Support play Last Bitcoin support levels above $20K come into play as BTC price faces 'time of uncertainty'

Bitcoin (BTC) may yet reenter the $20,000 zone, but the coming weeks could provide a solid buying opportunity, a new report forecasts.

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