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Every Bitcoin helps: Crypto-fueled relief aid for Ukraine
20.3.2022
Every little bit of crypto donated can help Ukrainians, and it is clearly demonstrating that crypto is the future of financial donations
Ron Paul Cautions Government Could Still Ban Bitcoin — Says He’s Influenced ‘a Whole Lot’ by History
20.3.2022
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul says he still believes that the government could outlaw bitcoin mainly because he is “influenced a whole lot by history and the gold history.” Despite his warning, Paul stressed that crypto “should be obviously permitted.” Ron Paul...
Two Massive Charity Game Bundles Have Now Raised Over $12 Million For Ukraine
19.3.2022
Indie digital storefront Itch.io has raised over $6 million via its recently ended Bundle for Ukraine charity package. Meanwhile, Humble Bundle’s similarly large collection of games and comics has already raised over $6 million as well, with six days left before it ends. That’s a massive amount...
Russian Banks Told to Track Crypto-Related Transactions Amid Currency Restrictions
19.3.2022
Bank of Russia has recommended commercial banks pay heightened attention to their clients’ transactions related to cryptocurrencies. The regulator requires the financial institutions to monitor such activity against the backdrop of restrictions on currency operations amid western sanctions....
Bitcoin Testing 40K, Ethereum Testneting PoS, Ukraine Legalizing BTC and 20 Crypto Jokes
19.3.2022
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Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
19.3.2022
Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine...
Bank of Russia Allows Sberbank to Issue Digital Financial Assets
18.3.2022
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has been authorized by the country’s monetary policy regulator to issue digital financial assets. The move comes amid tightening Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, including limiting Moscow’s access to the global financial market....
Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government
18.3.2022
Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The exchange didn't respond to CoinDesk's request for comment
Another Crypto Exchange Eyes Nasdaq, Polkadot's Parallel Finance + More News
18.3.2022
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Russian, Chinese Central Banks ‘Working Together On SWIFT-Alternative Interoperability’
18.3.2022
A senior Russian parliamentarian has claimed that the Central Bank is working with the People’s Bank of China on workarounds that may help the countries bypass the SWIFT banking network – including domestic alternatives, blockchain solutions, and digital fiats....
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Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds
18.3.2022
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a “reliable and profitable” investment option. According to a recent study, the share of Russian citizens who know about bitcoin has reached two thirds...
Ukraine’s largest savings bank halts Bitcoin buys with hryvnia: Report
18.3.2022
Despite Ukraine progressing with crypto regulation, locals are reportedly unable to buy Bitcoin using their bank accounts at PrivatBank
Co-Founder of Bitmex Predicts Gold Rising to $10K, Bitcoin Marching to $1 Million
18.3.2022
On March 16, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, published a blog post called “Energy Cancelled,” which describes the economics behind the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Hayes explains in his 26-minute long opinion piece that historians may point...
Crusader Kings III Makes A Change Following Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
18.3.2022
While Paradox’s grand strategy game Crusader Kings III is set centuries before the present day, and so could be expected to have done little in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the development team have found one way to make a change, and that’s with the game’s spelling.Read more
Here Is Internet Computer Founder's Proposal to 'Hasten the End' of Ukraine War
17.3.2022
Dominic Williams, the founder of Internet Computer (ICP) and the non-profit organization dedicated to building and promoting it, DFINITY, has a plan to help end the war in Ukraine.
Pointing out that Russia is in full control of all the media running in its jurisdiction, which distribute...
Tether Trading Volume in Ukraine Rises Again, Russian Volume Down
17.3.2022
Trading volume in tether (USDT) using the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) fiat currency on crypto exchange Binance continues to see strong growth, reaching a new war-time high on Wednesday this week. Meanwhile, trading volume in both USDT and bitcoin (BTC) using Russian rubles is down significantly...
Crypto Exchanges Facing 'Fork in the Road' Over Russia Sanctions - London Stock Exchange Group CEO
17.3.2022
Amid the West’s intensifying efforts to punish Russia’s authorities for their invasion of Ukraine, crypto exchanges are facing long-term damage to their industry if they decide to remain active in the Russian market, according to David Schwimmer, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group....
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Ukraine Strengthens its Positions by Legalizing Bitcoin & Crypto, Here's What Changes
17.3.2022
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed off on a new law that will bring cryptoassets under a legal umbrella – and allow national market regulators to police the sector. The move will pave the way for the country to begin taxing crypto.
Prior to the outbreak of war, Ukraine had been...
President Zelenskyy Signs Ukraine’s Law ‘On Virtual Assets’
17.3.2022
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the law “On Virtual Assets” which aims to regulate the crypto market in Ukraine. The approval comes as his country is increasingly relying on cryptocurrency donations to fund its defense and deal with humanitarian problems amid an ongoing...
IoTeX Holders Donate More Than 100K to Ukraine War Victims in 5 Days
17.3.2022
In just five days, IoTeX token holders have donated over $100,000 worth of IOTX via the Unchain Fund 3. IoTeX has matched the donations as part of its partnership with Unchain. The funds only help victims of war in Ukraine, ravaged by relentless Russian bombing and shelling. “Unchain...