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07 Oct 2022

European Union New Sanctions Bans Russians’ Crypto

According to a statement released by the European Commission, the European Union (EU) increased the severity of the sanctions that it had previously imposed on Russia, which had the effect of severe

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29 Jun 2022

Proposals to Exempt Crypto Issuers from Russia Taxes Approved

Reuters reported that Russia policymakers signed a measure to exclude token issuance from paying value-added taxes (VAT) only days after the country's officials submitted a plan to oversee the illic

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20 Jun 2022

Russia is developing a blockchain system

Russia technology companies are held by the Rostec Group, a government-owned corporation. Using a blockchain platform, they've developed a digital payment system that might someday replace the globa

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27 May 2022

Update on Russia Crypto Adoption

Faced with financial sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine, Russia authorities are intensifying their use of cryptocurrencies to circumvent the restrictions. The country's central bank re

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21 Apr 2022

Binance is Complying With Russian Sanctions

In light of recent European sanctions against Russia, Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, claimed it was forced to ban trading activity of Russian users. Russian entities with crypto as

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18 Apr 2022

Here’s How Crypto Company Exmo Exits Russia and Belarus

Exmo, a cryptocurrency exchange based in London, is the latest crypto trading platform to formally suspend operations in Russia and Belarus as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Exmo annou

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09 Apr 2022

$130 Billion in Crypto Owned By Russians

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin recently stated that Russians crypto holdings are worth billions of dollars, but the government has yet to develop a legislative framework for the industry.

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26 Mar 2022

Biden Thoughts on Russia Selling Oil and Gas in Crypto

In the face of increased sanctions from Western countries over its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is exploring accepting bitcoin as payment for oil and gas exports. On such a macro report, bitcoin w

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19 Mar 2022

The Russian Central Bank tightens its oversight of P2P transactions

According to local media, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has recommended that the country's commercial banks increase their monitoring of users' transactions that could be aimed at circumventing t

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15 Mar 2022

Crypto transactions from Russia and Belarus banned in Japan

Following the introduction of anti-Russia sanctions by the Group of Seven (G7) last Friday, Japan has gone into full compliance mode, requiring all 31 active exchanges to block transactions involvin

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16 Mar 2022

Cryptocurrency Volumes in Russia Have Dropped

Binance prohibited Visa and Mastercard cards issued in Russia, causing cryptocurrency trade volumes to plummet. While Russian citizens still have access to cryptocurrency exchanges, sanctions on tra

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14 Mar 2022

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Tests Crypto’s Utility

As the US launched an effort against Russia's use of crypto and fiat to avoid financial penalties for entering into war with Ukraine, the same crypto and fiat are being used to support war activitie

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08 Mar 2022

Singapore Shuts Down Crypto Transactions

Russia has been met with harsh criticism for its invasion of Ukraine. Singapore has joined other concerned countries in imposing sanctions on Russia that include a wide range of commercial operation

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06 Mar 2022

The EU Plans to Prevent Russia from Using Crypto

The European Union and the United States are considering how to prevent Russia from adopting cryptocurrency to avoid financial sanctions. On Wednesday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated

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05 Mar 2022

Russia Crypto Transaction Volume Down By 50%

Blockchain-analysis businesses have discovered that Russia denominated crypto purchases and trading on key exchanges have fallen, putting a stop to notions that the country will switch to digital as

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05 Mar 2022

Coinbase Will Not Be Stopping Russians From Using Crypto Services

The major American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has stated that it will not block all Russian users' accounts on its site. On Friday, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that many Russians

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04 Mar 2022

Ukraine Has Raised $35 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations

Ukraine has expanded the types of cryptocurrencies it accepts for donations as Russia's invasion continues. Since the Russian invasion began, the Ukrainian government has raised $35 million in cr

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04 Mar 2022

Anti-War Russians Stand With Ukraine By Making Crypto Donations

While the West is worried about Russia's prospective use of cryptocurrencies to avoid sanctions, some Russians are using their Bitcoin (BTC) to assist the people of Ukraine. Pavel Muntyan, a well

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03 Mar 2022

Ukraine Unveils State-Backed Airdrop for Crypto Donors

Ukraine government recently revealed that it will provide free airdrops to people who have recently donated crypto to aid the country's ongoing conflict with Russia. The announcement happened soo

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03 Mar 2022

The Role NFTs Are Playing in the Russo-Ukraine War

The incredible power of cryptocurrencies has been evident since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Underneath it all, NFTs are contributing to the ecosystem's charitable drive. The Wa

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01 Mar 2022

The United States Blocks Russia’s Crypto Access

According to recent reports, the US government is currently in discussions with some of the largest US-based crypto companies about ways to limit Russia's access to crypto services. The move is the

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01 Mar 2022

Ukraine Gets $5 Million in Crypto Donations

To repel the Russian invasion, the Ukraine government is seeking cryptocurrency donations. According to government tweets, wallets for Bitcoin and Ethereum have already received $4.9 million in cryp

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28 Feb 2022

Ukraine Wants CeXs to Freeze the Assets of Russian Crypto Traders

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, has urged cryptocurrency exchanges to block Russian-based customers' addresses.  Fedorov said in a tweet on S

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27 Feb 2022

What the Ukraine Russia Invasion Means For Bitcoin Future

The crypto market has been impacted by Russia's military activity against Ukraine. While Sam Bankman-Fried is still undecided about Bitcoin's long-term prospects in the middle of the crisis, he has

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27 Feb 2022

Ukraine Gets BTC, ETH, USDT Donations Amidst War

The Ukraine government reached out to the crypto community on Twitter during the first week of the Russia-Ukraine war to raise funds to support its civilians and troops. Ukraine has begun accepting

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26 Feb 2022

Ukraine Asks For Crypto Donations via Twitter

On Saturday, Ukraine official Twitter account issued direct appeals for cryptocurrency donations in the midst of Russia's ongoing invasion. The official account, @Ukraine, had shared three such m

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25 Feb 2022

The Crypto Community on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

The crypto community has reacted strongly to Russia's military incursion in Ukraine. The invasion's news sent Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies plummeting at first. Since then, the US gove

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25 Feb 2022

Ukraine Military Receives $4 million in Bitcoin Donations

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and volunteer groups in Ukraine have raised $4 million in bitcoin donations to aid soldiers fighting in the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to Ellipt

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09 Feb 2022

Russia Planning to Legalize Bitcoin In Nine Days!

HODLers in Russia have reason to rejoice, since cryptocurrency ownership in the country may soon be permitted. According to a February 8 declaration, the Russian government and central bank are work

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