Blockchain intelligence firm claims pro-Russian military groups use crypto to raise funds

With Russia facing international economic sanctions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrencies have emerged as an ideal avenue to transact and support courses like fundraising.  In ...

Crypto.com Targeted in Latest Round of Lazarus Group’s Fake Job Scams

Crypto exchange Crypto.com is the latest target of a fraudulent job advertisement scheme by the North Korean-linked hacker group Lazarus.  The malware attack encourages members of the crypto community...

One of Europe’s Largest Fund Management Groups Snubs Crypto

Alex Dovbnya European asset management giant sticks to “blockchain, not crypto” narrative, claiming that there is little demand for digital assets Sandro Pierri, chief executive of BNP Par...

Environmental groups want Bitcoin to follow Ethereum’s example in moving to proof-of-stake

Transitioning the Ethereum blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake has reduced its energy usage by more than 99% — and many climate activists have called for Bitcoin to follow suit.  In a Thur...

Environmental Groups to Spend Another $1M on Ads for Bitcoin Code Change After the Merge

Earlier on Thursday, the Ethereum blockchain – which underpins the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market value– changed its consensus mechanism from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-sta...

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Paramilitary Group’s Crypto Wallets

Key Takeaways The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several crypto addresses tied to Task Force Rusich, a Russian paramilitary group. Five addresses belonging to the group were sanctioned; those addresses ...

Amber Group’s Workforce To See A Reduction of 5%-10% This Year

Blockchain company Amber Group will see a reduction of its workforce in the range of 5%-10% this year. The Singapore-headquartered firm has about 900 staff on its rolls, increasing from around 200 to ...

CME Group’s Euro-denominated Bitcoin and Ether futures trading goes live

Leading global derivatives marketplace CME Group-backed Euro-pegged Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures will start trading today, Monday, August 29.  In a statement published on August 28, CME no...

As Biden cancels up to $20,000 of student debt, some groups want more

Student loan borrowers gather near The White House to tell President Biden to cancel student debt on May 12, 2020. Paul Morigi | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images President Biden’s long-...

How Mela Wine Was Born Out Of This Best Friend Group’s Book Club

Best friends Kyndal Easter, Ryann Casey, Erica Estrada, and Chelsea Walden founded Mela wines in May … [+] 2022. Aubrie Pick We’ve all heard the jokes about book clubs and wine: there’s usually ...

CFTC focuses on outreach as digital assets gain popularity among underserved groups

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sees a need to increase investor education and outreach as the market for digital assets grows and faces downturns, Commissioner Kristin Johnson said...

CFTC concentrates on outreach as digital assets gain popularity among underserved groups

Kristin Johnson, the Commissioner of CFTC, revealed the need and requirement of investor education and outreach in a recent roundtable discussion centered on digital assets. The discussion was focused...

WiBT Spotlights Women and Diverse Groups via New weekly Twitter Spaces Series

Women in Blockchain Talks, the UK’s leading diversity-driven blockchain education and networking ecosystem, has launched a weekly Twitter Spaces series dubbed “Spotlighting A Few, Creating Space For A...

Opinion: Semiconductor companies have split into two groups — the resilient and the risky

Semiconductor industry CEOs this week celebrated on the White House lawn as the long overdue Chips and Science Act was signed into law by President Biden. While there is still contention on the bill, ...

Ant Group’s profit contribution to Alibaba falls for first time amid restructuring, regulatory pressure

Ant Group, operator of popular Chinese online payment service Alipay, contributed less to Alibaba Group Holding’s net profit in the June quarter than a year earlier, as regulatory pressure and e...

Pro-Russia military groups in Ukraine got $2.2 million in crypto donations, Chainalysis says

New data from crypto-analytics firm Chainalysis show that Russian paramilitary groups in Ukraine have received $2.2 million in crypto donations during the ongoing war. Various pro-Russia militia and v...

Pro-Russia Groups Evaded Sanctions With Over $2M Crypto Donations

American blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, has released a detailed report on how over $2 million in cryptocurrency donations have been used to fund the Russian-wing of the war in Ukraine It was d...

Pro-Russian groups raised only 4% of crypto donations sent to Ukraine

According to data from crypto analytics firm Chainalysis, users have sent more than $2 million in crypto to 54 pro-Russian groups since Feb. 24, a fraction of that received by many wallets controlled ...

Chainalysis: $2M Donated To Pro-Russian Groups As Fund To War In Ukraine 

Early this year, Russia invaded Ukraine.The invasion caused millions of Ukraine were forced to flee their homes and about one-third of the population was displaced. Countries and individuals from all ...

Pro-Russia Groups Raise $2M in Bitcoin, Ethereum to Fund War: Chainalysis

Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict are being funded by crypto. Over 54 pro-Russian volunteer groups have cumulatively sourced $2.2 million in cryptocurrency donations to fund war efforts in Ukr...

Chainalysis Report Says $2.2 Million in Crypto Has Been Sent to Pro-Russian Groups in Ukraine – Bitcoin News

According to a report stemming from the blockchain intelligence company Chainalysis, the firm identified 54 pro-Russian groups that have “collectively received over $2.2 million worth of cryptocurrenc...

Japanese lobbying groups wants tax cuts to maintain crypto-talent

According to reports, cryptocurrency lobbying organizations in Japan plan to push lawmakers to lower the tax rates on the local digital asset sector. As a result, professionals in the field are more l...

Japan’s crypto groups call for end of taxing paper gains

Japan’s leading crypto lobby groups plan to submit a proposal to Japan’s financial regulatory body to address its high crypto taxes, which experts warn make Japan less competitive as a crypto hub.  Ac...

Manchin’s climate turnaround: Climate groups react

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) returns to a basement office meeting with other senators that included Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Jon Tester (D-MT), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Angus King (I-ME), (not pictured) ...

Terror Groups Using South African Financial System to Move Funds – Africa Bitcoin News

Sympathizers of the terror group, the Islamic State (IS) are allegedly using South Africa’s financial system to channel funds to the group’s affiliates and networks in Africa. The United States govern...

Japanese Lobbying Groups Insist on Tax Cuts to Retain Crypto Talents: Report

Cryptocurrency lobbying groups in Japan reportedly intend to ask lawmakers to reduce the tax rates on the local digital asset sector. Thus, talents in the industry will be more likely to stay in their...

Japan’s top crypto lobby groups push for lower taxes to attract talent

Japan’s strongest crypto lobbying groups say that current tax rates prevent industry growth and call for lower taxes to prevent talent outflow. Bloomberg News reported that two of the top lobbying gro...

Democratic Groups Blast Hulu For Rejecting Campaign Ads As Disney Comes Under Fire For Avoiding Politics — Again

Topline Streaming service Hulu is increasingly coming under fire from Democratic campaigns and fundraising groups for refusing to air political ads that deal with controversial issues like abortion an...

Tribal Groups in Remote Indian Area Get Blockchain Caste Certificates

“Everyone thinks of development as providing basic livelihood needs like food, bamboos for shelter, a cow or a goat (through animal husbandry schemes), but nobody has thought of equity for them,...

After Bagging Iconic British Retailer Selfridges For $4.5 Billion, Central Group’s Chirathivat Family Is Hungry For More

This story appears in the July 2022 issue of Forbes Asia. Subscribe to Forbes Asia Tos Chirathivat BRENT LEWIN/BLOOMBERG This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Thailand’s Richest 2022. See th...

Kompass Music Group’s Innovative Take On Artist Management

From left to right: Jade Gaines, Jay Rogovin and Alec Donkin. Andrew Hutchins Kompass Music Group goes beyond what it means to be a typical management company. Aside from offering guidance in the musi...

Medical Journals And Professional Groups Condemn Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe

Topline Major medical journals and professional societies — including those for pediatricians and gynecological and obstetric doctors — condemned the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the nat...