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09.02 / 15:13

cryptocurrency Money Kyiv Bitcoin Support Bitcoin donations are pouring into Ukraine to support the military as tensions rise with Russia

Bitcoin donations have soared to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, some of which have supplied equipment to government forces, according to a report showing such groups received more than $550,000 (€480,000) worth of cryptocurrency in 2021.

09.02 / 13:19

Binance Digital Bitcoin Taxing Crypto Transactions Would Generate $13B Each Year for Russia: Report

Data collected from Russian authorities showed that the country could earn 1 trillion rubles ($13 billion) each year by taxing cryptocurrency transactions, Moscow-based news outlet The Bell reported.

09.02 / 12:03

Technology World Health Organization Equality end COVID equality: WHO calls on rich countries to pay €14 billion urgently to end global pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged rich countries to urgently provide the $16 billion (€14 billion) that is still missing to finance its plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

09.02 / 12:03

Technology Survey NATO Ukraine crisis: Majorities across EU 'think Russia will invade Ukraine' this year, reveals survey

A majority of people across the European Union think Russia will invade Ukraine this year — and believe the EU and NATO should come to Kyiv's aid in the event of Russian aggression, according to a new pan-European survey.

09.02 / 11:13

Digital Currency regulation Bitcoin Russian gov't and central bank agree to treat Bitcoin as currency

The government and central bank in Russia have reached an agreement on how to regulate cryptocurrencies, according to a Tuesday announcement.

09.02 / 11:05

Police restrictions COVID in Europe: Sweden joins Denmark and Norway in lifting most restrictions

Sweden is lifting almost all of its anti-Covid restrictions from Wednesday, as the pandemic enters what's described as a “new phase” with the dominance of the contagious but apparently less severe Omicron variant.

09.02 / 10:27

cryptocurrency regulation Bitcoin Russian Government Set to Launch Bill that Calls Bitcoin & Crypto a Currency Analogue

The Russian cabinet has reportedly thrashed out an agreement with the Central Bank on the matter of cryptoassets. Widespread media reports from the likes of Kommersant, as well as CNet explained that the agreement would see a draft law rolled out by February 18.

09.02 / 07:35

Ethereum cryptocurrency Russia Ukraine Bitcoin Ukraine volunteer groups turn to bitcoin crowdfunding for the country’s military and logistics as Russian invasion looms

About 100 miles from the Ukrainian border, in the regions of Kursk and Voronezh, more than 1,00,000 Russian troops have already amassed ahead of an impending global fear that Russia might invade Ukraine.

08.02 / 23:47

Technology Kyiv Lesbos: Greek police detain at least five protesters after arson at planned migrant camp

Police have detained at least five people on the Greek island of Lesbos after violence broke out during a protest against plans to build a new migrant camp, authorities said on Tuesday.

08.02 / 21:05

Facebook Kyiv Northern Ireland: Police accused of colluding with pro-British militants during Troubles

Northern Irish police colluded with pro-British paramilitary groups during violence in the 1990s, a police ombudsman has said.

08.02 / 19:37

Ethereum litecoin Bitcoin crypto donations 'Powerful' Resistance Money Gets Traction as Bitcoin & Crypto Donations Soar in Ukraine Amid Conflict With Russia

Hacker groups and traditional resistance movements in Ukraine are increasingly using cryptoassets as a way to fund their activities and bypass traditional financial services providers.

08.02 / 18:25

Technology Family debate Discovery of woman two years after her death sparks debate on loneliness in Italy

The discovery of a woman's decomposing body in Italy has reignited debate about loneliness.

08.02 / 18:25

cryptocurrency regulation Tax Russia Plans Up To USD 13.3B In Crypto Taxes

Amid ongoing talks on new crypto regulation, the Russian government reportedly estimates that, if the country introduces regulations for the crypto market and imposes a tax on transactions that involve cryptoassets, it could generate as much as RUB 1tn (USD 13.3bn) in revenue for the state budget.

08.02 / 17:47

Technology Kyiv Semiconductors: Brussels wants to plough billions into making more microchips in the EU

In a bid to help the EU catch up with the increasingly competitive global tech race, Brussels has unveiled a massive subsidy programme for semiconductors, the chips that power all sorts of electronic devices and have become a precious commodity in the midst of supply chain disruptions.

08.02 / 16:55

Technology European Union Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Ex-pope Benedict XVI asks for pardon over sex abuse scandal but denies wrongdoing

Ex-pope Benedict XVI has asked for forgiveness for any “grievous faults” in his handling of sexual abuse cases within the Catholic Church

08.02 / 13:13

History Kyiv Ukraine crisis: Macron heads to Kyiv as French president and Putin pledge to speak again

Emmanuel Macron heads to Kyiv on Tuesday, a day after his long meeting with Vladimir Putin, as the diplomatic drive continues to defuse tensions in the military standoff between Russia and Ukraine.

08.02 / 12:57

regulation Taxes Simple math says Russia could collect up to $13B in crypto tax each year

The Russian government is expected to collect up to 1 trillion rubles ($13 billion) in crypto tax each year, as per an estimation by the authorities.

08.02 / 01:09

Citi Getting tough on dirty Russian money is in the City’s best interests

David Wighton is a columnist at Financial News.

07.02 / 21:25

SEC Court Winter Olympics Law Decoded: Tangible wins, new menaces and the global crypto taxation drive, Feb. 1–7

Every global event or major political crisis these days can trigger a digital asset-related conversation. As China welcomes the world’s top athletes to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, showing off ultra-high-tech facilities and sports infrastructure, some United States politicians have raised concerns over the Games’ potential to act as a booster to the digital yuan’s adoption. In neighboring Myanmar, the military government that had overthrown the nation’s elected leadership a year ago is now looking into launching its own digital currency, not to project economic influence but to improve the domestic payments system and the struggling economy more broadly.

07.02 / 19:03

NATO Sexual assault Ukraine crisis: Germany and UK send hundreds of extra soldiers to NATO's eastern flank

Berlin and London both decided to send additional troops to NATO battle groups in Eastern Europe, ministers of defence of the two countries said on Monday.

07.02 / 16:51

Facebook Death Sexual assault Morocco set to bury boy, 5, who died after falling down deep well

Morocco will today bury the boy who was found dead after being trapped down a deep well for five days.

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