Russia

Donated Crypto Assets Distributed to Ukrainian Army, Volunteers
Donated Crypto Assets Distributed to Ukrainian Army, Volunteers
March 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Whitepay, a fundraising platform launched to help Ukraine, reported it had raised $2 million of stablecoin tether (USTD), according to Arab News. The donated crypto...

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EU to Take Further Steps Against Russian Leaders, Belarus Banks
EU to Take Further Steps Against Russian Leaders, Belarus Banks
March 08, 2022  |  International

The European Union (EU) is set to pile on more sanctions targeted at wealthy Russians, their families and members of the Russian Parliament, diplomats told...

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From Levi’s to Danone, Brands Face High Stakes Decision on Russian Response
From Levi’s to Danone, Brands Face High Stakes Decision on Russian Response
March 08, 2022  |  Retail

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and subsequent collapse of the former Soviet Union, Levi’s blue jeans have held a unique role...

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Russian-Linked Addresses; Coinbase Adds ‘Experimental’ Label
Today in Crypto: Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Russian-Linked Addresses; Coinbase Adds ‘Experimental’ Label
March 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase has blocked more than 25,000 wallet addresses linked to illicit activities by Russian individuals or entities, a Bloomberg report said Monday...

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US Treasury Dept. Warns of Possible Evasions of Russian Sanctions
US Treasury Dept. Warns of Possible Evasions of Russian Sanctions
March 07, 2022  |  Legal

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, has issued an alert advising financial institutions to be wary of companies trying to dodge...

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Visa, Mastercard Pullout in Russia Underscor­­­­es Importance of Traditional Networks to Crypto
Visa, Mastercard Pullout in Russia Underscor­­­­es Importance of Traditional Networks to Crypto
March 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With Visa and Mastercard pulling out of Russia, the two easiest and most convenient ways to make payments with bitcoin — really the only two...

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Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Amex Suspend Russian Operations
Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Amex Suspend Russian Operations
March 06, 2022  |  International

American Express is joining Visa, Mastercard and PayPal in suspending operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, a press release said. “As a result,...

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Today in Crypto: Switzerland Freezes Russian Crypto Assets; China Continues Crypto Crackdown
Today in Crypto: Switzerland Freezes Russian Crypto Assets; China Continues Crypto Crackdown
March 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The government of Switzerland said it will freeze Russian cryptocurrency assets within its borders, Bitcoinist reported. That will include those held by corporate entities and...

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TikTok Stops Livestreaming in Russia Over ‘Fake News’ Law
TikTok Stops Livestreaming in Russia Over ‘Fake News’ Law
March 06, 2022  |  International

TikTok announced Sunday (March 6) it won’t allow livestreaming in Russia because of the country’s “fake news” law, intended to silence dissent and cut down...

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