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15.02 / 16:25

Target Action Senate Action on Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls Amid Partisan Disagreements

A disagreement over how to treat a Russian natural-gas pipeline has halted Democratic and Republican efforts to cut a deal on sanctions legislation targeting Russia, just days before many U.S. officials say an invasion of Ukraine is possible.

15.02 / 16:17

EU regulator warns of ‘significant market correction’ on Russia-Ukraine conflict, overheated equities

Europe’s top markets regulator warned there is a risk of “significant market correction,” as geopolitical tensions, pandemic uncertainty, and overextended equities all weigh on its outlook.

15.02 / 15:33

Ukraine crisis: Germany's Scholz meets Putin in Moscow to address 'burning issues'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz have begun their meeting in Moscow, shortly after Russia said its troops had begun withdrawing from the Ukrainian border in the first sign of de-escalation.

15.02 / 14:51

Ethereum Bitcoin bitcoin rises Bitcoin Rises with All Eyes on Ukraine, Fed’s Next Move

The price of bitcoin (BTC) has been on the rise since the beginning of the week, with traders now keeping an eye on developments in Ukraine, as well as on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move to combat high inflation.

15.02 / 14:07

Ethereum cryptocurrency price today avalanche Bitcoin Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche zoom up to 11%

All of the top digital tokens were trading higher in early trade on Tuesday, led by NFTs and DeFi tokens. Solana and Avalanche rose 11 per cent each. The global crypto market cap jumped as much as 5 per cent to hit the $1.95 trillion mark. Furthermore, the total crypto market volume rallied about 16 per cent to $72.23 billion.

15.02 / 13:11

Mobius warns of ‘short-term’ pain but suggests a plan for investors exposed to Russia-Ukraine crisis

Mark Mobius, the veteran emerging markets fund manager, said investors will suffer “short-term” pain in the event of a full-blown war between Russia and Ukraine — and has urged those with exposure to the two countries to “hang on” to their investments.

15.02 / 12:31

MPs Ukraine crisis: Russian MPs to vote on recognising separatist-held areas in east as independent

Russian lawmakers will on Tuesday vote on resolutions to demand President Vladimir Putin recognise two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.

15.02 / 10:53

Protest Poland's plan to gift Orban precious document draws scorn

Local authorities and officials in central Poland on Monday protested government plans to gift Hungary one of the country's most precious manuscripts that dates back 500 years in order to highlight the two nations' close ties.

15.02 / 10:53

Taliban Takeover Meet the Afghans making Europe their home after Taliban takeover

Six months on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, we catch up with four Afghans who fled and have made Europe their new home.

15.02 / 09:41

cryptocurrency Platform Bitcoin Bitcoin Runs Into Russian Rules, Regiments Amid High Geopolitical Tension

Bitcoin has slipped towards levels of around $42,000 in recent days.

15.02 / 09:07

Terrorism Three men on trial for deadly 2016 terror attack on French church

Three men are on trial in Paris for the 2016 murder of Father Jacques Hamel which was claimed by the so-called Islamic State group.

15.02 / 02:31

NASDAQ DOW Fed rate hike Stock futures are little changed as Russia-Ukraine tensions and Fed rate hike worries simmer

U.S. stock futures were flat on Monday night, as traders kept an eye on simmering tensions between Russia and Ukraine while weighing the potential impact of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.

15.02 / 00:25

Kyiv Russia-Ukraine crisis: US relocates Kyiv embassy operations amid push for diplomacy

The US moved its Ukrainian embassy operations from Kyiv to the western city of Lviv due to the threat of Russian invasion as Western leaders pushed for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

15.02 / 00:25

Fire blast France explosion: At least seven killed after blast and fire in Pyrénées town

Several people have died in southwestern France after an explosion and fire ripped through a residential street.

15.02 / 00:03

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin price consolidates in critical ‘make or break’ zone as bulls defend $42K

The waiting game continues for crypto traders after Bitcoin (BTC) is once again pinned below resistance at $43,000 and awaiting some spark in momentum that can sustain a rally back to the $50,000 range.

14.02 / 23:11

Russia says talks still possible ahead of Scholz's trip to Moscow

Russian officials suggested on Monday that diplomacy remains an option in the current Ukraine crisis ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to Moscow.

14.02 / 21:07

UPS Citi compliance Russia-Ukraine conflict heightens compliance risks as City put on alert

Financial services firms are being urged to step up checks on cybersecurity and money laundering as potential sanctions around the Russia-Ukraine crisis raise another compliance headache for the City.

14.02 / 20:09

Bitcoin news Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin conundrum: Will it soar to $100,000 milestone or slump to $35,000 levels?

Bitcoin did not have a strong start to 2022 as it remained under pressure in the new year. However, the recent token moved sharply in the last 10 days, before losing steam once again. After hitting the $45,000 mark, Bitcoin has seen sharp selling pressure and is heading towards its crucial support levels, technical charts suggest. Breaking these levels, the crypto behemoth is likely to fall to $35,000 levels, experts said. Investors are bracing for more gyrations in the numero uno crypto asset, as global worries threaten to squelch risk appetite across markets. The volatility, traditionally associated with cryptocurrencies, has been on full display in recent weeks.

14.02 / 19:21

markets Altcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin kisses 50-day moving average as trader predicts fresh BTC price volatility

Bitcoin (BTC) filled the CME futures gap in advance prior to the Wall Street open on Feb. 14, reaching $42,870.

14.02 / 19:17

cryptocurrency price today Ether Ether price today Shiba Inu Bitcoin fall Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ether fall; Doge, Shiba Inu move up

Barring meme tokens like Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, all other top digital tokens were trading with cuts in early trade on Monday. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu jumped marginally, whereas XRP and Solana dropped up to 5 per cent. While Bitcoin’s price has meandered the last few days, the largest cryptocurrency by market value has staged a modest under-the-radar recovery from its wintertime swoon.

14.02 / 17:23

Art Sport 'Business as usual': Western firms in Ukraine resist calls for expats to leave

The message from Western businesses operating in Ukraine appears to be very much "business as usual" -- at least for now -- despite intensified warnings from international governments of a potentially imminent Russian invasion.

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