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20.04 / 16:41

security Exchange services Crypto Exchange Currency.com Attacked After Halting Services in Russia

Currency.com, a Belarus-based online crypto trading platform, said it became a target of a failed cyber-attack on the day the exchange announced it was halting services for residents of Russia.

20.04 / 16:05

business Blockchain Adoption Ukrainian crypto and blockchain firms survive despite ongoing conflict

Many Ukraine-based businesses have had to shutter or suspend operations following the outbreak of the conflict with Russia on Feb. 24, but some in the cryptocurrency space have been able to keep running, albeit with many staff in bomb shelters, scattered across the world and facing an uncertain future.

20.04 / 13:33

debate France's Macron and Le Pen set to face off in presidential debate

France's two presidential candidates will debate on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated test of their readiness for the upcoming runoff election.

20.04 / 13:09

BLOCK Action Bitcoin IMF Calls for Global Govts to Keep a Check on Crypto

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised international decision-makers to keep a check on crypto, following deepening concerns highlighted by the war in Ukraine, The Block reported.

20.04 / 11:23

cryptocurrency Adoption regulation Bitcoin financial stability Financial Financial Stability Board, IMF Warn of ‘Cryptoization’ Risks in Wake of Russia-Ukraine War

The Basel-based Financial Stability Board (FSB) has echoed sentiments expressed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both bodies warning that in the wake of the war in Ukraine, an “acceleration of cryptoization in emerging markets” could be on the cards.

20.04 / 08:01

Hacking European Parliament begins investigation into Pegasus spyware as MEP hacks revealed

The European Parliament committee charged with investigating Pegasus spyware activities began its work on Tuesday, looking into numerous cases, including accusations of spying against Hungary, Poland, and Greece.

20.04 / 08:01

Ukraine war: Russia pours in troops as new offensive in the east of Ukraine ramps up

Russian forces have continued their new offensive in the east of Ukraine, assaulting cities and towns along a boomerang-shaped front hundreds of miles long.

20.04 / 00:05

Blockchain Stablecoin defi regulation financial stability Financial IMF global financial stability report sees complex roles for cryptocurrency, DeFi

According to the International Monetary Fund's Global Financial Stability report released Tuesday, the war in Ukraine — following hard on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic — has led to a tightening of global financial conditions. Rapid changes in fintech and the uses and misuses of cryptocurrency play into the jumble of challenges facing the global economy.

19.04 / 21:53

Google Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military infrastructure

Google has denied reports that it has made Russian military facilities visible on its Maps service.

19.04 / 19:29

Climate change World Health Organization Ukraine rejects Serbian allegations about bomb threats on flights to Russia

Ukraine has rejected allegations from Serbia that the country's secret service is behind a series of hoax bomb threats on Air Serbia flights to Russia.

19.04 / 18:09

Target IMF Cuts China Growth Forecast to 4.4%

The International Monetary Fund further slashed its growth forecast for China this year to 4.4%, well below what Beijing aims to achieve, as widespread Covid-19 lockdowns and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbate pressure on the world’s second-largest economy.

19.04 / 18:07

The West must brace itself for Putin’s economic world war

Antonia Colibasanu is chief operating officer of Geopolitical Futures.

19.04 / 16:23

IMF Sees Global Economic Slowdown Amid Ukraine War

WASHINGTON—The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it expects global economic growth to slow significantly this year as the repercussions of the war in Ukraine spread world-wide, a setback for many nations already grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation and interest rates.

19.04 / 14:17

consequences Janet Yellen Faces Challenge to Keep Pressure on Russia, While Addressing Global Consequences

WASHINGTON—How to balance a pressure campaign against Russia with a push to address growing crises like food insecurity will be a central test for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other U.S. officials as they meet this week with their global counterparts.

19.04 / 13:03

German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott

Bosses and unions in Germany have joined forces to oppose a possible EU ban on Russian gas, saying it would grind industry to a halt.

19.04 / 11:05

business Blockchain Technology cryptocurrency NFTs: Bringing about the next level of funding social causes

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), digital assets backed by the technology that drives cryptocurrencies, are now spurring social change by facilitating fundraising for charitable causes ranging from female empowerment to supporting philanthropic efforts in war-torn countries such as Ukraine.

19.04 / 10:19

Ukraine war: 'New phase of war' as Russia's offensive in east begins, Ukrainian officials say

Russian forces have begun a new offensive in the east of Ukraine after their retreat from the capital region and other parts of the country.

19.04 / 08:41

Law Donations foreign crypto donations Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears

Donations made to political parties using cryptocurrencies will be banned in Ireland under new political integrity laws drafted due to concerns around foreign interference in politics.

19.04 / 08:17

UPS Twitter CEO Fintechs are under pressure to stop Russian sanctions evasion. This start-up raised $94 million to help

LONDON — Seon, a start-up that helps fintech companies like Revolut tackle online fraud, has raised $94 million to develop new tools for preventing sanctions evasion by Russia.

19.04 / 06:29

Progressive Strategy Invesco UBS Investors turn cautious on Chinese stocks amid growth concerns

BEIJING — Investors turned increasingly cautious on Chinese stocks, especially those listed overseas, in the first quarter of the year that was rocked by geopolitical tensions and worries about growth.

19.04 / 05:37

Dogecoin Ethereum dogecoin price today Shiba Inu Bitcoin Drop Top cryptocurrency prices today: Shiba Inu, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum drop up to 2%

Bitcoin and other major altcoins were showing some weakness on Monday, following a thinner trading period for the last three days. Bitcoin was struggling below $40,000, whereas Ethereum lingered near $3,000. Trading over the long weekend was light as investors continue to process rising inflation, the possibility of a recession and the latest developments from Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Barring Solana and USD Coin, all other crypto tokens were trading lower on Monday. XRP, Cardano, Terra, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu shed 2 per cent each, whereas Ethereum and Bitcoin retreated about a per cent each.

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