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15.02 / 16:25

Target Action Senate Action on Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls Amid Partisan Disagreements

A disagreement over how to treat a Russian natural-gas pipeline has halted Democratic and Republican efforts to cut a deal on sanctions legislation targeting Russia, just days before many U.S. officials say an invasion of Ukraine is possible.

15.02 / 16:17

EU regulator warns of ‘significant market correction’ on Russia-Ukraine conflict, overheated equities

Europe’s top markets regulator warned there is a risk of “significant market correction,” as geopolitical tensions, pandemic uncertainty, and overextended equities all weigh on its outlook.

15.02 / 15:49

Government regulation Bitcoin Support Belarus president signs decree to support free circulation of crypto

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree affirming the country’s formal support of free circulation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).

15.02 / 15:33

Ukraine crisis: Germany's Scholz meets Putin in Moscow to address 'burning issues'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz have begun their meeting in Moscow, shortly after Russia said its troops had begun withdrawing from the Ukrainian border in the first sign of de-escalation.

15.02 / 14:51

Ethereum Bitcoin bitcoin rises Bitcoin Rises with All Eyes on Ukraine, Fed’s Next Move

The price of bitcoin (BTC) has been on the rise since the beginning of the week, with traders now keeping an eye on developments in Ukraine, as well as on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move to combat high inflation.

15.02 / 14:07

Ethereum cryptocurrency price today avalanche Bitcoin Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche zoom up to 11%

All of the top digital tokens were trading higher in early trade on Tuesday, led by NFTs and DeFi tokens. Solana and Avalanche rose 11 per cent each. The global crypto market cap jumped as much as 5 per cent to hit the $1.95 trillion mark. Furthermore, the total crypto market volume rallied about 16 per cent to $72.23 billion.

15.02 / 13:11

Mobius warns of ‘short-term’ pain but suggests a plan for investors exposed to Russia-Ukraine crisis

Mark Mobius, the veteran emerging markets fund manager, said investors will suffer “short-term” pain in the event of a full-blown war between Russia and Ukraine — and has urged those with exposure to the two countries to “hang on” to their investments.

15.02 / 12:47

business Government Bitcoin Russian Ministry wants to legalize Bitcoin mining in specific areas

Amid the Russian government continuing working hard to come up with cryptocurrency regulations, a federal ministry has made another proposal regarding the crypto mining industry.

15.02 / 12:47

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin hits $44K after Canada emergency powers accompany 6% BTC price increase

Bitcoin (BTC) opted for fresh upside on Feb. 15 as a trip to near $40,000 saw an abrupt change of direction.

15.02 / 12:32

NATO Russian forces have begun pulling away from Ukraine's border, says Russia's defence ministry

Russian forces deployed near Ukraine's border have begun returning to their garrisons, says Russia's defence ministry.

15.02 / 12:31

MPs Ukraine crisis: Russian MPs to vote on recognising separatist-held areas in east as independent

Russian lawmakers will on Tuesday vote on resolutions to demand President Vladimir Putin recognise two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.

15.02 / 10:53

Protest Poland's plan to gift Orban precious document draws scorn

Local authorities and officials in central Poland on Monday protested government plans to gift Hungary one of the country's most precious manuscripts that dates back 500 years in order to highlight the two nations' close ties.

15.02 / 10:53

Taliban Takeover Meet the Afghans making Europe their home after Taliban takeover

Six months on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, we catch up with four Afghans who fled and have made Europe their new home.

15.02 / 09:41

cryptocurrency Platform Bitcoin Bitcoin Runs Into Russian Rules, Regiments Amid High Geopolitical Tension

Bitcoin has slipped towards levels of around $42,000 in recent days.

15.02 / 09:07

Terrorism Three men on trial for deadly 2016 terror attack on French church

Three men are on trial in Paris for the 2016 murder of Father Jacques Hamel which was claimed by the so-called Islamic State group.

15.02 / 02:31

NASDAQ DOW Fed rate hike Stock futures are little changed as Russia-Ukraine tensions and Fed rate hike worries simmer

U.S. stock futures were flat on Monday night, as traders kept an eye on simmering tensions between Russia and Ukraine while weighing the potential impact of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.

15.02 / 00:25

Kyiv Russia-Ukraine crisis: US relocates Kyiv embassy operations amid push for diplomacy

The US moved its Ukrainian embassy operations from Kyiv to the western city of Lviv due to the threat of Russian invasion as Western leaders pushed for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

15.02 / 00:25

Fire blast France explosion: At least seven killed after blast and fire in Pyrénées town

Several people have died in southwestern France after an explosion and fire ripped through a residential street.

15.02 / 00:03

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin price consolidates in critical ‘make or break’ zone as bulls defend $42K

The waiting game continues for crypto traders after Bitcoin (BTC) is once again pinned below resistance at $43,000 and awaiting some spark in momentum that can sustain a rally back to the $50,000 range.

14.02 / 23:37

Blockchain Technology Adoption Report: 74% of stolen funds from ransomware attacks went to Russian-affiliated wallet addresses in 2021

According to a new report published by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis on Monday, approximately 74%, or over $400 million USD, of ransomware revenue last year were funneled into high-risk wallet addresses that are likely to be based in Russia. The report analyzed ransomware hacks throughout 2021 and determined their affiliation to Russia through three key charactersitics:

14.02 / 23:11

Russia says talks still possible ahead of Scholz's trip to Moscow

Russian officials suggested on Monday that diplomacy remains an option in the current Ukraine crisis ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to Moscow.

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