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31.01 / 17:25

Ethereum Central Bank Bitcoin Russian Central Bank Still Wants to Ban Bitcoin & Crypto Mining, Despite Backlash

Russia’s crypto-skeptic Central Bank appears ready to climb down over some aspects of its proposed crypto ban – but still wants to ban mining, despite recent comments on the matter from President Vladimir Putin.

31.01 / 13:25

Target Senate Nears Completion of Measures Targeting Russian Economy in Event of Ukraine Invasion

WASHINGTON—Bipartisan legislation aimed at striking the Russian economy if President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine is nearing completion in the U.S. Senate, key senators said Sunday.

31.01 / 12:13

cryptocurrency crypto news Bitcoin week Crypto week at a glance: Buying at lower levels, strictness saddened sentiments

Bitcoin, the most active cryptocurrency, recovered nearly 15 per cent to trade at $37,600 levels at the time of this article. Bitcoin, along with many other cryptocurrencies, had a fantastic yet volatile run in 2021, hitting all-time highs.Negative sentiments prevailed The price correction was imminent to test the support levels. Despite some bargain buying at lower levels by both institutions and retailers, many remained on the fence due to the overall negative sentiments in the financial markets.

30.01 / 22:41

Digital Russia: Crypto traders might soon have to take a ‘test to prove qualification’

Despite the Bank of Russia’s unwavering position on cryptos, authorities have instead agreed to regulate the sector by drawing a ‘roadmap.’

30.01 / 18:01

Art SpaceX open Australian Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open final, collects record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal got to 21 first.

30.01 / 18:01

Art SpaceX Live: Portugal heads to the polls to pick new government

Portuguese voters are on Sunday choosing a new parliament in a snap election that is expected to produce another minority government.

30.01 / 14:53

analysts Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections, analysts predict a tie

Portugal's socialist prime minister Antonio Costa is facing a high-stakes snap parliamentary election in which the far-right could make a breakthrough.

29.01 / 21:49

Crime Italy: Mattarella tells party chiefs he is 'at country's disposal' prior to eight round of voting

As Italian political leaders on Saturday struggled to clinch a deal to elect Italy's next president, momentum appeared to be building for president Sergio Mattarella to reconsider his refusal to serve a second term as head of state — a role meant to unify the nation.

29.01 / 20:19

Crime Russian daily COVID count surpasses 110,000 due to Omicron onslaught

The daily count of new COVID-19 infections in Russia spiked above 110,000 on Saturday as the highly contagious Omicron variant races through the vast country.

29.01 / 18:09

cryptocurrency Binance Reuters Progressive Binance Bullish On Russia For Regional Growth

Binance plans to expand in Russia to push its regional growth

29.01 / 14:17

Art Europe Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox

The two-day summit organised by Vox, Spain's far-right party that keeps gaining traction in the southern European country, gathered a strong lineup of the continent's nationalist, populist and illiberal politicians.

29.01 / 01:11

Art European Union Von der Leyen text messages to Pfizer CEO 'should be released', says EU ombudsman

The European Union ombudsman on Friday found the bloc's executive arm responsible for “maladministration" after it did not provide access to text messages between its president and the CEO of pharmaceutical company Pfizer relating to coronavirus vaccine purchases.

29.01 / 00:59

business Blockchain Adoption Fitch says proposed Russia crypto ban eases risks but curbs innovation

On Friday, credit rating agency Fitch published a research piece about Russia's proposed ban on cryptocurrencies. Although the report agreed with the Central Bank of Russia's (CBR) position that the ban would limit its financial system's exposure to risks, it also cautioned that such a proposal could "hold back the diffusion of technologies that could improve productivity."

28.01 / 21:03

Art Kyiv 'Don't panic', Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells West amid fears of Russian invasion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the West to remain calm over the tensions with Russia, in spite of the suspicions that it plans to invade his country.

28.01 / 20:25

Target Action Strategy Biden Sanctions Plan Targets Russian Banks, Companies and Imports If Ukraine Is Attacked

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is narrowing its targets for a barrage of economic sanctions against Russia if it attacks Ukraine—hitting major Russian banks, state companies and needed imports, though the strategy faces obstacles that have hindered previous pressure campaigns.

28.01 / 19:47

Ethereum ETF Apple Bitcoin Crypto Lobbying Defi Hack Apple's Metaverse, Crypto Lobbying, WisdomTree's Wallet, USD 80M DeFi Hack + 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.

28.01 / 18:57

Art fake news rights COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines is a human rights violation.

28.01 / 18:44

Art Report Boris Johnson: London's Metropolitan Police weigh in on Sue Gray's 'partygate' report

A key report into alleged lockdown-breaching parties at 10 Downing Street could be delayed by London's Metropolitan Police.

28.01 / 15:35

economics Bitcoin Here’s How the Ukraine Crisis Might Impact Bitcoin and the Crypto Market

A crisis is brewing. As we type these words, Russia is conducting military exercises along its border with Ukraine, while the United States has put some 8,500 of its own troops on alert, just in case an eastern European war erupts.

28.01 / 15:13

Technology Art Ukraine crisis: Euronews answers your questions live from Kyiv

Amid warnings that Russia may soon invade Ukraine, Euronews’ international correspondent Anelise Borges provides an insight into feelings on the ground in Kyiv.

28.01 / 14:05

Technology Art Ukraine crisis: Belarus 'will fight alongside Russia' if Putin goes to war, says Lukashenko

Belarus will fight alongside Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine, Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday, even as Russia's top diplomat said that the Kremlin had no intention of going to war.

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