White House report proposes possible restrictions on proof-of-work crypto mining

A new White House report encouraged a broad policy push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and urged the use of clean energy by U.S. crypto mining companies — and potentially more restrictive measures...

Nio says Nvidia chip restrictions won’t hurt them

Chinese electric car company Nio said it doesn’t expect U.S. restrictions on Nvidia to affect the start-up’s business operations. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Li said Wednesday ...

Russia to Keep Nord Stream Pipeline Shut, Citing Mechanical Problems

Russia indefinitely suspended natural gas flows to Europe via a key pipeline hours after the Group of Seven agreed to an oil price cap for Russian crude—two opposing blows exchanged between Moscow and...

Russians turn to crypto to evade restrictions

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) is trading just above the $20k mark after another sell-off. This latest dip follows a broader market reaction to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s monetary policy remarks at F...

Exxon Escalates Dispute With Russia Over Barred Exit From Giant Oil Project

Exxon Mobil Corp. has notified Russian officials it will sue the federal government unless Moscow allows the company to exit a major oil-and-gas project, according to people familiar with the matter. ...

Singapore’s MAS To Introduce Restrictions Over Crypto Trading

Bitcoin News Ravi Menon claims that the promise of substantial cost hikes is what draws them in. Despite warnings and safeguards, consumers are rapidly trading in cryptocurrencies. There is no denying...

Monetary Authority of Singapore Considers New Restrictions on Crypto Firms

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering new ways to protect consumers and reduce the risks associated with digital currency firms. The MAS’ new rules might include customer suitabilit...

 Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash Eased 

CBR has allowed Russian lenders to sell two currencies  Russians have been buying bitcoin, & stablecoins to use them for money transfers  The majority of Russians are ready to buy coins in the nex...

Natural Gas Prices Are Soaring on Russian Supply Cuts. The West Is Holding Firm.

Russia has cut European Union–bound natural-gas exports to 20% of last year’s level. Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg Text size Stymied for the moment on Ukraine’s battlefield, Vladimir Putin is escalating h...

Bank of Russia Eases Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash – Finance Bitcoin News

The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto market in the country...

New Restrictions Cap Yearly Crypto Purchases in Canada

The customer’s ability to make net purchases may be restricted in certain cases. The cap limit does not apply to 4 major cryptocurrencies. In order to comply with rules, Canadian cryptocurrency exchan...

China Stocks Are No Longer a Sure Thing. Where to Invest Now.

For decades, China has been synonymous with fast growth. Multinational companies invested billions in supply chains and production hubs, and catered to the millions of Chinese who climbed out of pover...

Canada heavy-handed overreach continues with crypto restrictions

On the heels of imposing the emergency act on their own citizens, the Ontario Securities Commission has now restricted the purchase of cryptocurrencies, explaining the move as being able to better “pr...

London to face water restrictions from next week, Thames Water says

A man walks in Greenwich Park, London, on August 14, 2022. On August 17, Thames Water said a Temporary Use Ban covering London and the Thames Valley would begin next week. Dominic Lipinski | PA Images...

Revolut Introduces Crypto Trading In Singapore Despite Chances Of New Restrictions

Revolut has launched a cryptocurrency service in Singapore. Many firms have depicted unwavering belief in the market despite the downturn. Singapore recently has been lacking clarity in terms of the r...

Far from Putin’s claims of resilience, Russian economy is being hammered by sanctions and exodus of international companies, Yale report finds

Media reports trumpeting the resilience of the Russian economy in the face of the international response to its invasion of neighboring Ukraine are based on misunderstandings that don’t reflect what’s...

UK financial regulator unveils stronger ad restrictions — with crypto rules set to follow

The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), finalized stronger rules today to help combat misleading adverts related to high-risk investment products, according to a press rel...

 Restrictions On Cash Payments In Israel Prompt Shift To Digital Payments

In an effort to encourage Israelis away from using cash and towards paying digitally, Israel recently enacted a new regulation limiting the use of cash on August 1st. Starting in 2019, an Israeli comp...

Russia’s Natural-Gas Game Comes With Economic Risks

Russian President Vladimir Putin can afford to cut off natural-gas exports to Europe thanks to ample revenues from other commodities, but such a move would come with longer-term risks for Russia’s san...

Ukraine’s New Fiat Currency Restrictions To Benefit Crypto Sector

A currency devaluation of 25% was announced on Thursday. Withdrawals from payment cards have now been capped to 12,500 hryvnia per week. National Bank of Ukraine’s (NBU) new policies is a reaction to ...

Ukraine’s New Fiat Restrictions to Boost Popularity of Crypto, Industry Says – Regulation Bitcoin News

The central bank of Ukraine has adjusted the fixed exchange rate of the national currency in U.S. dollars and introduced stricter limits on hryvnia transactions for citizens. The measures are likely t...

Chinese Tech Giant Tencent to Shut Down NFT Platform Amid Trading Restrictions – Bitcoin News

China’s Tencent Holdings plans to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe only a year after its launch. The social media giant has reportedly made the decision because of the strict ban...

Russia and Iran Are Allies Against West, Rivals in Commodity Sales

TEHRAN—Iran and Russia are engaged in a fierce competition for sales of oil, refined crude products and metals in India, China and across Asia, as Moscow sells at prices that are undercutting one of i...

Manufacturers Brace for Nord Stream Repairs, Fearing Pipeline Won’t Reopen

PARIS—European manufacturers are preparing for possible natural-gas rationing that would force them to shut production amid fears that Russia is about to cut off gas deliveries via its main artery to ...

Wayfair and Overstock Could Soar if Biden Cuts Tariffs on Imports From China

Text size About half of Wayfair and Overstock’s vendors are based in China. Gabby Jones/Bloomberg A reduction of tariffs on goods from China would likely significantly boost the bottom lines for...

Crypto.com CEO Refutes Rumors Of Withdrawal Restrictions

As the ongoing crypto bloodbath has brought many crypto-oriented businesses on the verge of collapse, general sentiments are pointing toward Crypto.com as the next victim. While many other crypto busi...

Demand for Hardware Crypto Wallets Increases Amid Currency Restrictions in Russia – Bitcoin News

Hardware wallets designed to securely store cryptocurrency have seen a several-fold increase this spring in Russia, on the backdrop of currency restrictions introduced amid foreign sanctions. Ledger a...

China Court Rules Restrictions On USDT, Here’s Why

China’s Chaoyang Court on Wednesday in a labor dispute lawsuit ruled that companies can’t pay wages in Tether (USDT). Moreover, the court stated that virtual currency should not be circulated in the m...

CryptoCom CEO Denies Imposing Withdrawal Restrictions

With the recent rise of crypto trading firms suspending essential services due to liquidity-related issues, speculations on the next victim of the ongoing market crash have also gone rampant in the co...

Singapore Considers Imposing New Restrictions on Crypto Trading – Regulation Bitcoin News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has told Parliament that the central bank is considering imposing additional restrictions on cryptocurrency trading. They include “placing limits on retail pa...

Sanctions Threaten Russia’s Next Huge Oil Field

These are boom times for the Russian oil-and-gas industry. High energy prices are keeping the country’s economy afloat and funding the war in Ukraine. How long it lasts will depend in part on a massiv...

Biden Dropping China Tariffs Could Be Good News for Tech Stocks

If President Joe Biden rolls back tariffs on Chinese exports, it could have bigger implications than the impact on inflation. The U.S. is considering dropping the levies started by Donald Trump in 201...