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Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users
11.3.2022
Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange...
Russia May Legalize Software Piracy As Tech And Game Companies Continue To Pull Out
10.3.2022
The Russian government is looking to legalize at least some software piracy to help its citizens get around the growing list of tech, gaming, and software bans that the country faces due to its ongoing and destructive invasion of Ukraine. It seems Russian leaders and lawmakers are preparing to live...
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
10.3.2022
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions...
Kraken to Distribute USD 10M to Ukrainian Clients, Total Donations 'Close to USD 100M'
10.3.2022
United States-based crypto exchange Kraken has announced an "ambitious aid package" aiming to distribute USD 10m in bitcoin (BTC) to its Ukrainian clients.
Ukrainian users who created a Kraken account prior to March 9 will be eligible to receive USD 1,000 worth of bitcoin starting March 10...
Unicef Receives $2.5 Million in Crypto for Ukraine From Binance Charity Foundation
9.3.2022
Binance Charity is donating $2.5 million worth of cryptocurrency to support the humanitarian efforts of Unicef in Ukraine. The announcement comes as the ongoing military clash with the invading Russian forces is putting more and more children at risk. Unicef to Fund Activities in Ukraine With...
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
8.3.2022
Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions
8.3.2022
A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face...
Ukrainian Boxer Wladimir Klitschko Releases NFT Collection to Support Relief Effort
8.3.2022
All proceeds will be donated to the Ukraine Red Cross and UNICEF as Russia’s invasion continues
Fundraising Platform Says It Raised and Distributed 2 Million USDT to Ukrainians
8.3.2022
A new fundraising platform whose objective is to help to raise funds for Ukrainians and the Ukraine military recently claimed to have raised 2 million of the stablecoin tether. Some of the donated crypto assets have been sent to the Ukrainian army and to a humanitarian fund that finances...
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft And Epic Games Join Legions Suspending Russian Sales
7.3.2022
This weekend, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft and Epic Games announced that they were suspending their services in Russia, due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. They join big names like Netflix, EA Games and CDPR in essentially boycotting the country over its illegal war.Read more
Ukraine Uses Donated Crypto to Pay for Military Supplies — Government Says $50 Million in Crypto Raised in a Week
6.3.2022
The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military...
Paypal Joins Other Payment and Remittance Providers Suspending Services in Russia
6.3.2022
A number of payment and remittance platforms, now including Paypal, have restricted access to their services in Russia as western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine continue to expand. Fintech companies have been limiting operations in the Russian Federation also in response...
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Advises Investors How to Profit From Inflation
6.3.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has given some advice on how to profit from inflation. Bitcoin is part of his strategy. He also praised the Ukrainian government for standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Robert Kiyosaki on Profiting From...
Russia Proceeds With Efforts to Legalize Crypto Amid Sanctions Over Ukraine
5.3.2022
Authorities in Russia are continuing their work to establish a comprehensive legal framework for crypto transactions. The efforts, which started before the military invasion of Ukraine, go on amid warnings that Moscow may use cryptocurrencies to evade expanding financial sanctions. Expert Council...
How to Responsibly Donate to Ukrainian Causes
4.3.2022
Beth Gazley, Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, O'Neill School, Indiana University._____
When Russia invaded Ukraine, I responded like many Americans: by making charitable donations.
I was able to make my gift with confidence because I’m a scholar of nonprofits who has studied...
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine
4.3.2022
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny...
Impostors Are Trying to Trick Ukrainian Crypto Donors via Phishing Websites and Fake Donation Addresses
3.3.2022
Scammers and impostors are trying to take advantage of the horrific war unfolding in Ukraine by tricking unsuspecting crypto users wishing to help the country through donations.
These individuals and groups seem to be using any available means, including phishing webpages, forum posts, email...
Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Force Starts Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
3.3.2022
As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice...
Ukraine DAO raises over $6M via NFT sale to aid Ukrainian citizens
3.3.2022
One week into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the team behind Ukraine DAO announced their efforts will go to local NGO, Come Back Alive
‘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...