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Umbrel Bitcoin Node Runners Now Help to Bypass Internet Censorship
3.3.2022
Users running Umbrel Bitcoin (BTC) and Lightning nodes can now also help others to bypass internet censorship by installing the Snowflake proxy app on their nodes. It might help censored journalists and other people to access the free and open internet safely....
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Cut Central Bank out of Russian Crypto Regulation Picture, Urges Lawyer as Ukraine War Rages On
3.3.2022
The time has come to fast-track crypto mining regulation, a leading Russian lawyer has advised – even if this means removing the Central Bank from the equation....
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Ukraine Cancels Crypto Airdrop, Says It Plans to Issue NFTs Instead
3.3.2022
Ukraine has canceled a much-talked-about "airdrop" to people who have donated crypto to the country, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that support Ukraine’s Armed Forces now being planned instead, the country’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, said on Twitter....
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Anti-war Russians start donating crypto to support Ukraine
3.3.2022
Crypto could be one of few ways for Russians to help Ukrainians as any identified assistance to Ukraine is considered as high treason by the Russian state
Ukraine Crypto Donations Near USD 54M Following 'Airdrop' Announcement
3.3.2022
The Ukrainian government and non-profit organizations providing support to Ukrainians and the military have cumulatively raised nearly USD 53.5m worth of crypto assets, according to SlowMist AML, a blockchain security firm that tracks crypto donations sent to the government and four Ukrainian...
Washington, Europe Vow to Target Russian Crypto Sanctions Evasion Efforts
3.3.2022
The next round of sanctions against Russia and wealthy individuals based in the country could target crypto and crypto exchanges, with Washington already taking aim at those hoping to secure their funds by making bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin buys....
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Mobius Capital Founder Explains Why Bitcoin Is Rallying Amid Russia-Ukraine War
3.3.2022
Veteran investor Mark Mobius, the founder of Mobius Capital, explains why the price of bitcoin is rallying as the Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens. “Bitcoin is showing strength now because the Russians have a way of getting money out,” he said. Mark Mobius on Why Bitcoin’s Price...
‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals
2.3.2022
Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring...
Drawbacks of centralization: Moscow Stock Exchange remains offline amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war
2.3.2022
The closing of the exchange, along with a plunging Ruble, may have devastating impacts on the lives of ordinary Russian citizens
Anonymous Reportedly Pledges to Pay Russian Soldiers USD 44K in Bitcoin per Surrendered Russian Tank
2.3.2022
The international hacker collective Anonymous is reportedly trying to buy off the already demoralized Russian troops by offering USD 44,280 in bitcoin (BTC) in return for every surrendered tank.
The hacker group has amassed over RUB 1.2bn (USD 10.6m) and is offering tank crews RUB 5m for each...
Fed Will ‘Proceed Carefully’ with Rate Hikes Despite Ukraine War - Chair Powell
2.3.2022
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) will “proceed carefully” with its plan to hike interest rates this year despite the war in Ukraine, with the first hike of 0.25 percentage points still expected at the Fed’s next meeting in March, Fed chair Jerome Powell said during a hearing in Congress today.
“We...
Ukrainian Flag NFT Raises $6.75M for Country’s War Efforts
2.3.2022
The UkraineDAO-organized sale is the largest NFT-based crypto contribution to the Ukrainian people to date
Fed Chair Powell: 'War Underscores Need' for Crypto Regulation
2.3.2022
“[The Ukraine-Russia conflict] underscored the need for congressional action on digital finance including crypto currency,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in Congressional testimony on Wednesday
‘Enormous Increase’ in Ukraine Crypto Trading Volume, USD 47,000 Next Target for Bitcoin – Arcane
2.3.2022
There have been massive increases in crypto trading volumes using the Ukrainian fiat currency, crypto research firm Arcane Research wrote in its latest weekly update. Meanwhile, the firm has identified USD 47,000 as the next likely target for bitcoin (BTC) after the USD 44,000 resistance...
Russian Consumers, Firms Feeling Impact of Sanctions as Ruble Keeps Diving
2.3.2022
Ordinary Russians are increasingly starting to feel the bite of Western-led sanctions, media reports from inside the country have indicated.
The ruble fell once again today and, at the time of writing, is worth around USD 0.0090, or 26% less than on the day of the invasion of Ukraine (February...
All Eyes on US Congress as Fed Chair Powell Prepares for First Comments Since Ukraine War Began
2.3.2022
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday and Thursday this week, with market participants in both crypto and traditional markets now eagerly awaiting his first comments on the economy after the war in Ukraine broke out....
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All Eyes on US Congress as Fed Chair Powell Prepares for First Comments Since Ukraine War Began
2.3.2022
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday and Thursday this week, with market participants in both crypto and traditional markets now eagerly awaiting his first comments on the economy after the war in Ukraine broke out....
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Animoca Bans Russian Users; Revolut CEO Condemns War, Matches Donations
2.3.2022
Animoca Brands, a digital entertainment company that develops and publishes a wide portfolio of blockchain games, traditional games, and other products, has banned all Russian customers from its services in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
The crypto company is ostensibly...
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...
War coincides with Bitcoin's highest 'real' volume since early December
2.3.2022
“Investors are speculating that crypto will become increasingly important apolitical and trustless money in a time of escalating geopolitical uncertainty, conflict, and capital controls,” Arcane Research wrote