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16.03 / 11:55

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Can Cryptocurrency Help Russia Evade Western Sanctions?

16.03 / 11:39

Blockchain Target FIVE Digital Support stake UkrainePool invites crypto holders to stake their funds to support humanitarian efforts

Participants can stake their funds which generate rewards on the blockchain which are then transferred to a wallet owned by the Ukrainian government. Participants' crypto assets are frozen, meaning that they can generate interest of five per cent.Backed by a number of European crypto startups, the initiative has set an initial target of $10 million in funding for humanitarian efforts.

16.03 / 11:25

IPO Cooper Progressive IPOs Support China says it will support Chinese IPOs abroad, calls for closure on tech crackdown

BEIJING — China signaled support for Chinese stocks on Wednesday, after days of worries about U.S. delisting risks sent the stocks plunging in New York and Hong Kong.

16.03 / 11:11

Abramovich investment vehicle shifted control shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine

Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, control of an investment vehicle long linked in public filings to oligarch Roman Abramovich and used to hold stakes in renewable energy and tech startups in the US, UK and Israel was moved to one of his business associates, according to securities filings.

16.03 / 10:23

NATO Crisis in Ukraine peace President Zelenskyy: Peace talks 'more realistic' but says 'door closed' to NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has used a new overnight video address to signal some progress in ongoing negotiations between his country and Russia.

16.03 / 10:15

Citi JPMorgan Citigroup Citigroup joins Goldman, JPMorgan and Deutsche in pulling back from Russia

Citigroup, the Wall Street bank with the biggest operations in Russia, is scaling back its business in the country.

16.03 / 09:49

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Crypto markets still have many puzzles, but they are beginning to reveal their secrets. The last few months of chaos show what Bitcoin and other crypto assets are good for: They are advanced tools of globalisation, luxury goods for complex, well-functioning markets — not protections against the depredations of hostile governments.

16.03 / 08:53

Updates Ukraine war live updates: Kyiv lockdown as Zelenskyy says Russia talks 'more realistic'

It's day 21 of Russia's war in Ukraine, which was launched by Vladimir Putin on 24 February. The fighting has forced more than three million Ukrainians to flee their homes, with thousands of people killed or wounded. Follow our live updates below or tune into Euronews in the video player, above.

16.03 / 07:33

cryptocurrency Puzzle Bitcoin Future Opinion: The Future of Crypto Is Boring - And Bright

Crypto markets still have many puzzles, but they are beginning to reveal their secrets. The last few months of chaos show what Bitcoin and other crypto assets are good for: They are advanced tools of globalization, luxury goods for complex, well-functioning markets — not protections against the depredations of hostile governments.

16.03 / 00:17

Kyiv NOT Georgia 'not in the same situation' as NATO countries, president says

Georgia cannot behave like a NATO member state as part of its territory is occupied by Russia, the country's head of state told Euronews.

15.03 / 23:33

Blockchain NFT transparency Co-founders of UkraineDAO and Friends With Benefits DAO talk autonomous organizations at SXSW

Kimbal Musk, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Alex Zhang took to the SXSW stage on Monday to participate in the "Move Over NFTs. Here Come the DAOs" panel at Austin's Convention Center. Tolokonnikova is a former member of the Russian protest punk rock group Pussy Riot, and the co-founder of UnicornDAO and UkraineDAO. Zhang co-founded the social club, DAO Friends With Benefits, and serves as its mayor, while Musk cofounded the philanthropic Big Green DAO. Journalist Michael Casey moderated.

15.03 / 21:37

Why Chelsea’s west London stadium is a huge headache for circling bidders

What a difference a month makes.

15.03 / 20:31

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Bitcoin (BTC) trimmed some of its losses from earlier in the day on Tuesday as market participants turned their focus to the expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

15.03 / 19:53

fake news Kyiv Debunking the most viral misinformation about Russia's war in Ukraine

Even before Russia launched its assault on Ukraine, false claims and misleading rumours had been circulating online.

15.03 / 19:25

Dentons to split from Russia offices over Ukraine invasion

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is to split from its Russian offices over the country's invasion of Ukraine.

15.03 / 18:19

Ukraine War Could Severely Hurt Global Growth and Oil Demand, OPEC Says

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to deal a severe blow to the global economy, something which could weigh on demand for oil, but the rapidly evolving situation made gauging the impact challenging, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Tuesday.

15.03 / 17:53

Kyiv Ukraine war: Surrender and you'll be treated well, Zelenskyy tells Russian soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Russian troops to surrender and promises they'll be treated "decently".

15.03 / 17:43

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Bitcoin (BTC) began to show fresh volatility as Wall Street trading began on March 15, ahead of a crucial interest rate announcement from the United States Federal Reserve.

15.03 / 17:05

Adoption Crime Bitcoin Russia Has 'All the Needed Resources' to Create Its Own Crypto Infrastructure, an MP Claims

Crypto adoption appears to be on the rise in Russia – where lawmakers have suggested the idea of fostering domestic crypto exchanges as an alternative to using international platforms.

15.03 / 15:41

Executive Credit Suisse chief executive Gottstein says bank is ‘reviewing’ Russia

Credit Suisse chief executive Thomas Gottstein said that the bank is "reviewing" the situation in Russia, but has not yet decided to exit the country after it attacked Ukraine.

15.03 / 14:51

The Inflation Hits Just Keep Coming, Raising Stakes for the Fed

For the Federal Reserve, the hits driving inflation keep piling up.