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Experts weigh in on new crypto regulations in South Africa

3.3.2022
Updated crypto regulations in South Africa could boost partnerships but potentially marginalize those who need it most, local experts warn

Ukraine Government Cancels Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot

3.3.2022
The minister of digital transformation announced the cancellation on his Twitter account

US lawmakers and Fed chair push for crypto regulation in wake of Russia sanctions

2.3.2022
Jerome Powell said that the situation with Russia "underscores the need for really congressional action on digital finance, including cryptocurrencies."

Ukraine Adds Dogecoin to List of Accepted Cryptos, Prime Minister Asks DOGE Co-Founder and Elon Musk to Donate

2.3.2022
According to a Twitter announcement stemming from Ukraine’s vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian government will now accept dogecoin donations. Fedorov highlighted that meme assets like dogecoin are worth more than the Russian ruble and “even [memes] can support...

Ukrainian Government Claims ‘Airdrop’ Will ‘Reward’ its Bitcoin & Crypto Donors

2.3.2022
The Ukrainian government has confirmed that donors who have contributed crypto to fund its military struggle with the invading Russian army will be in line for an airdrop of tokens. In the early hours of March 2, Kyiv wrote that its airdrop was “confirmed,” with a snapshot to be taken on March...

Hillary Clinton Urges Biden Administration to Pressure Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

2.3.2022
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has criticized the Biden administration and European governments for not pressuring cryptocurrency exchanges to end transactions with Russian users. She believes regulators “should look hard at how they can prevent the crypto markets from giving...

Hacker Group Anonymous Vows to Disrupt Russia’s Internet — RT Websites Become ‘Subject of Massive DDoS Attacks’

1.3.2022
The international hacktivist collective known as Anonymous has vowed to attack Russian government websites over the recent Ukraine invasion. So far Anonymous says that it hacked the Russian Ministry of Defense database and various state-operated television channels in Russia. Additionally,...

US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

28.2.2022
The Treasury Department guidelines equated crypto transactions to “deceptive or structured transactions or dealings” in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions

What the launch of the FBI crypto task force means for the digital asset space

28.2.2022
Consolidation of law enforcement activity sends a clear message to the industry: It is time to comply

India's Top Court Queries Government on Crypto, but May Not Expect a Response

28.2.2022
The question was asked during a bail hearing and a court order didn't say it needed an answer

Ukraine Government Is Using Crypto Aid to Purchase Critical Supplies

28.2.2022
Around $10 million in crypto donations sent to the Ukrainian government have already been spent

UK Government Wants More Power to Seize Crypto Assets: Report

28.2.2022
The U.K. government is proposing a set of reforms giving it greater powers to seize crypto assets to tackle money laundering

Ukraine Targets Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets as Russian Banks Are Cut From SWIFT

28.2.2022
Ukraine is now trying to expose cryptocurrency wallets used by politicians in Moscow amid warnings that Russia may employ digital coins to circumvent sanctions. The initiative comes as western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT, the global interbank payments system. Government...

Elon Musk Hears Kyiv’s Call, Activates Starlink Service in Ukraine

27.2.2022
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that the Starlink satellite internet service has been enabled for Ukraine. The move comes in response to a request from the government in Kyiv which is trying to halt a Russian military assault that may disrupt communications, among other threats. Elon Musk...

Crypto Donations Pour in After Ukraine Government Asks for Bitcoin and Ether — $17 Million Raised so Far

27.2.2022
Ukraine has raised more than $17 million in cryptocurrency donations since Russia began its invasion. Over $10 million were donated directly to the crypto wallets posted by the Ukrainian government about 24 hours after the government solicited donations in bitcoin, ether, and tether. Crypto...