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Crypto Phishing Groups Solicit Phony Aid Donations Amid Ukraine Conflict
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, phishing scammers are masquerading as aid groups to solicit crypto donations, according to research published by cybersecurity firm Expel. “Since the start of the i...
Ukraine Conflict Raises Investors’ Confidence in Crypto Funds
Global investors have been pouring money into cryptocurrency funds and companies since witnessing how digital assets have been used during the conflict in Ukraine. Venture capital investments in the c...
How To Improve Your Portfolio Strategy Amid The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Getty Images Key takeaways The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to instability in global financial markets, including stocks, bonds and commodities Various countries (including the U.S.) have impos...
‘Halo’ Takes Us Under The Helmet, Revealing Mysteries In The Context Of Intergalactic Conflict
Master Chief, from ‘Halo’ cr: Paramount Adapting a video game (let alone a video game series) is never easy, but when it’s done right it can really land. The forthcoming Halo series, based...
Sony to Stop Selling Products in Russia Amidst Conflict
Wars and invasions have never led to prosperity that one can cherish for their entire life. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is no different and falls on the same line. It has forced many people to leave t...
Crypto Market Changes And The Russia/Ukraine Conflict
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which erupted on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine, is not the first war to be waged in the age of cryptocurrency. Advert...
As Ukraine-Russia Conflict Puts Crypto In The Spotlight, Could This Be Its Moment To Shine?
Advertisement     A number of prominent cryptocurrency exchanges have defied calls from Ukrainian politicians for a unilateral freeze on all Russian accounts, citing c...
The Conflict Between Malaysian Utility Companies And BTC Miners
Malaysian utility companies are pushing back against Bitcoin mining operations over claims of electricity theft. Tariff Proposed To Curb Electricity Loss A utility company in Malaysia wants a special ...
Bitcoin to separate from S&P500 because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
If you’re a crypto investor, you may have heard the whispers of how Bitcoin has shown signs of moving in tandem with the S&P500, Nasdaq, or even tech stocks. However, this is still a matter of deb...
The Cryptocurrency Conflict Of Russian Kleptocrats Avoiding Compliance Sanctions
Kraken, a large crypto platform, said it won’t close Russian accounts unless the company is legally … [+] forced to do so, CEO Jesse Powell said via Twitter. Powell tweeted, “Our mission a...
Bitcoin Is Suddenly Spiking as Conflict in Ukraine Rises
Bitcoin has surged. The world’s number one digital currency by market cap is once again trading above the $40,000 mark, meaning the Russian invasion of Ukraine may be having sudden opposite effects. U...
Consumer Companies React To Russian Conflict In Ukraine
Getty Images Takeaways Major consumer companies are pulling products and services out of Russia The stances some companies are taking (or not taking) have the potential to rouse investors Investors sh...
How the Ukraine-Russia conflict may push up prices for Americans
A taxi driver refuels a vehicle at a Gulf gas station in Boston on Mar. 1, 2022. Vanessa Leroy/Bloomberg via Getty Images The economic effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a week ago have rev...
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Helping Bitcoin To Become Global Digital Collateral: Mike McGlone
The ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine may just be bringing out the best in Bitcoin. According to Bloomber strategist Mike McGlone, the conflict may mark another step in Bitcoin’s journey to be...
Federal Reserve Chairman Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Highlights Need For Crypto Regulation
Jerome Powell – Chairman of the Federal Reserve – recently testified in front of the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the economy, and future monetary policy. Given the various sanc...
Dow Jumps 700 Points, Oils Hits 11-Year High As ‘Investors Are Whipsawed’ By Rate Hikes And Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Topline The stock market jumped on Wednesday—despite oil prices skyrocketing to their highest level since 2011 amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress...
Fed Chair Powell Calls for Congressional Action on Crypto Amid Ukraine, Russia Conflict
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell today reiterated his view that there is a growing need for cryptocurrency regulations during a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. He said r...
Bitcoin Decouples From Traditional Markets Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has enjoyed a 15% rise over the past week. Conversely, traditional markets in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have not fared nearly as well. The split in price per...
Crypto Inflows Continue Despite Ongoing European Conflict
A sixth consecutive week of inflows for crypto and digital asset investment products occurred last week, drawing in a mere $36 million. According to the latest CoinShares report, the inflows persisted...
Revolut CEO says Russia-Ukraine conflict is “totally abhorrent”
The CEO of Revolut, Nikolay Storonsky, has condemned the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian-born billionaire has called upon a peaceful end of the conflict between the two countries. ...
Putin Sowed Ukraine Conflict, Reaps Bitter Harvest
TOPSHOT – Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on February 22, 2022. (Photo by … [+] Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via G...
Stock futures rise slightly amid surge in oil prices, Ukraine conflict
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 28, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures inched higher on Tuesday night as oil prices surged amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Futures tied to th...
GamesPad and PullPerks are here from the NFT world to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict
NFT world participants GamesPad and BullPerks are here to resolve the Ukraine’s invasion of Russia The times of uncertainty has led to team members fleeing the country and taking refuge in the neighb...
Dow Falls 600 Points, Oil Prices Surge As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues To Roil Markets
Topline The stock market plunged on Tuesday—with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling roughly 600 points, while oil prices surged to new seven-year highs as Russia escalated its attacks on several...
Crypto Market Cap Crosses $2 Trillion As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Boosts Adoption
Crypto market capitalization crossed the $2 trillion mark for the first time in two weeks, helped largely by speculation over growing adoption due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The market has now re...
Russia transport industry negatively affected by Ukraine conflict
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ETR: LHA), the German flag airline, said that it had canceled about thirty flights to Russia from its Australian Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa carriers. The German-based ai...
Bitcoin (BTC) price jumps as Russia-Ukraine conflict continues
A visual representation of bitcoin. STR | NurPhoto via Getty Images Bitcoin jumped 13% on Tuesday continuing its sharp rebound as the Russian assault on Ukraine continues and the U.S. ratchets up sanc...
Stock futures are steady ahead of first trading day of March, Russia-Ukraine conflict in focus
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 24, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures were steady in overnight trading on Monday before the first trading day of March as investors continue to monitor the f...
Crypto market swings violently upwards in midst of Russia Ukraine conflict
Financial markets across the world are in turmoil due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian ruble is down around 30% over the last week, and western markets have seen plenty of volatility. H...