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26.01 / 15:01

Strategy Russia’s Attempts to Sanction-Proof Its Economy Have Exposed a Weak Spot

After the West pummeled Russia with sanctions for annexing Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, President Vladimir Putin embarked on what analysts have dubbed a Fortress Russia strategy, padding the country’s foreign reserves, buying gold and pivoting some exports to China.

26.01 / 06:03

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crypto market has wiped out about $1 trillion of investors' wealth. Bitcoin has dropped about 50 per cent of its value from the peak, whereas other altcoins including Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Fantom, Near Protocol have lost about two-third of their value in the latest round of correction. Commenting on the crypto carnage, Ashish Singhal, Founder & CEO, CoinSwitch Kuber, India's largest crypto platform, said the current trends are a reflection of swings in global financial markets and news of regulatory proposals globally. Several early investors in crypto have also been booking profits, he said in a series of tweets.

26.01 / 05:49

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Bitcoin has had a terrible start to the new year. The crypto major has lost about 50 per cent of its value from the peak touched in November 2021. Its total market cap has fallen below $700 billion from around $1.25 trillion during its golden days, thanks to the ongoing carnage in the crypto market. The geopolitical tensions in Europe and the middle east, ban proposal from Russia, inflationary worries, US FOMC meet and beaten down equity markets are some of the key reasons that have dragged the crypto markets lower.

26.01 / 00:31

Cooper Fitch Russia might undo its mining ban decision, but Fitch Ratings point at other concerns

Soon after the central bank of Russia announced that it is mulling a ban on crypto mining, reports now point otherwise.

25.01 / 22:47

Blockchain Tether Platform Biggest Crypto Hacks of 2021—And What We Can Learn from Them

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25.01 / 22:23

Technology Kyiv Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron has said there is a "very strong unity" between France and Germany in seeking to defuse tensions over the Russia-Ukraine security crisis.

25.01 / 22:23

Technology European Union COVID-19 in Europe: Netherlands to allow bars, restaurants and cultural venues to reopen

The Dutch government has announced that bars, restaurants, museums, theatres and other venues are to be allowed to re-open under conditions, loosening some of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions in Europe.

25.01 / 19:13

Mining Asia Bitcoin Another Headache for Bitcoin Miners in Central Asia as Three Countries Hit With Blackouts

Three of the Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan — have been hit by a power blackout after Kazakhstan’s North-South power line was disconnected due to “emergency imbalances.”

25.01 / 18:37

European Union Terrorism Science Alexei Navalny: Russia adds opposition leader to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been added to an official list of "terrorists and extremists" by Moscow.

25.01 / 18:10

U.S. Considers ‘Potent’ Export Controls Against Russia

WASHINGTON—The U.S. is prepared to impose sanctions and export controls on critical sectors of the Russian economy if Russian President Vladimir Putininvades Ukraine, U.S. officials said.

25.01 / 17:43

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crypto cart was struggling to move higher and follow Bitcoin ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve meeting on Tuesday. However, the rise in trading volumes came as a relief for the industry. Barring Bitcoin, all other nine out of the top-10 digital tokens were trading lower during the early trade on Tuesday. Bitcoin jumped about 3 per cent to the $36,000 level. The global crypto market cap remained flat at $1.63 trillion. However, total crypto market volume zoomed more than 53 per cent to $128.01 billion.

25.01 / 16:59

business Adoption Bitcoin NOT Russian finance ministry official calls for crypto regulation, not restriction

In surprising comments made by the Russian director for financial policy, Russia could be softening its stance toward crypto. Ivan Chebeskov, a director within the Ministry of Finance, has come out in support of regulating crypto rather than banning it.

25.01 / 15:18

cryptocurrency Bitcoin MPs Top Russian MPs Dismiss Central Bank’s Calls for a Crypto Ban

The Russian political talk shop is open – or at least it is for crypto, with many leading lawmakers hitting back at the Central Bank’s calls last week for a blanket ban on cryptoassets and token mining.

25.01 / 14:59

Target fall OPEC, Russian Oil-Output Increases Fall Short of Promises, Stoking Prices

OPEC and its Russia-led partners have promised to increase oil production to pre-pandemic levels this year but are falling short of those public commitments, stoking fast-rising global crude markets.

25.01 / 14:41

Police to investigate lockdown parties at the heart of UK government

Police say they will now investigate whether lockdown parties at the heart of the UK government broke COVID-19 rules.

25.01 / 14:22

Ethereum cryptocurrency Bitcoin What Next For Bitcoin? A Sharp Plunge In Price Or Rally?

Bitcoin has now nearly halved in value since its record peak of $69,000 hit last November.

25.01 / 12:57

Lowe's Digital Bitcoin Bitcoins Rebounds after Witnessing 6 Month Lows due to FUD, Standing around $36K

Subject to fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of raising the interest rate, revealed by the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting last week, Bitcoin rebounded again after it tumbled to its lowest in six months during the Asia trading session.

25.01 / 08:59

NATO US puts troops on alert for Europe deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

At President Biden's direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 US-based troops on heightened alert for potential deployment to Europe amid rising fears of a possible Russian military move on Ukraine.

25.01 / 08:25

Europe restrictions COVID-19 in Europe: Germany maintains restrictions as Omicron infections keep rising

Several countries in Europe are still registering a record number of COVID-19 infections this week — here is our summary of the situation across the continent.

25.01 / 08:01

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The largest cryptocurrency was last up 2.5% at $37,250 after earlier dropping to $32,951, its lowest price since July 23. That took losses from its all-time high of $69,000 hit in November past 50%. Bitcoin is now at a critical juncture where analysts say that further selling could reverse its long-term bull trend.

25.01 / 04:53

crypto tokens Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin tumbles 7% to lowest since July as Ukraine conflict fears shake markets

The largest cryptocurrency trading down 7.4% at $33,650, its lowest since July 24, taking losses from its all-time high of $69,000 hit in November past 50%. The U.S. State Department said on Sunday it was ordering diplomats' family members to leave Ukraine in one of the clearest signs yet that American officials are bracing for an aggressive Russian move in the region.

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