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Escalation on Ukrainian border leads to spike in ransomware and data leaks against Russia and Belarus
A wave of ransomware and data extraction attacks is building alongside Russian troops on the Ukrainian border. On January 24, a Belarusian hacktivist group called “Cyber Partisans” announced that it ...
Putin Says Russia Has ‘Competitive Advantages’ in Bitcoin Mining
Russian president Vladimir Putin today said that Russia has “certain competitive advantages” when it comes to mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, according to a transcript posted to a...
Global oil benchmark tops $90 for the first time since 2014
An oil pump at sunset in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, China, on July 13, 2006. Lucas Schifres | Getty Images Brent crude futures, the international oil benchmark, topped $90 on Wednesday for the fir...
Cryptocurrencies Steal Money from the Economy; Bank of Russia Defends its Negative Stance on the Industry
Jan 26, 2022 at 14:28 // News On January 20, the Bank of Russia published a report proposing to ban the cryptocurrency industry in the country. After being heavily criticized, the institution defended...
Belarus to Remain Crypto-Friendly as Ally Russia Mulls Blanket Ban – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Belarus have no intentions to adopt stricter rules for the country’s crypto space. That’s despite neighboring Russia, a close partner in many areas, considering a blanket ban on а numbe...
Russia Top Execs Speak Against Proposed Blanket Cryptocurrency Ban ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     A couple of executives have spoken up against Russia’s proposed ban on crypto on Telegram. They cite issues relating to stifling technological growt...
Russia-Ukraine tensions, anxious markets – The Cryptonomist
The tensions between Russia and Ukraine are conditioning the market’s trend. Yesterday was a day to forget, with most of the world’s lists in negative territory. Russia-Ukraine tensions on internatio...
Bitcoin Regulation Needed in Russia, Not a Ban: Finance Ministry
In brief Russia’s central bank last week said Bitcoin mining and transactions should be banned. But the finance ministry today said the country needs to “regulate, not prohibit” crypto. Russia’s...
Russia crypto prohibition criticized by tech and political executives
On January 20, Central Bank of Russia issued a report advocating a total ban on domestic cryptocurrency trade and mining. Russia’s latest crypto prohibition has been criticized by a number of leading...
Crypto Ban Proposed by Bank of Russia Met With Opposition in Parliament, Government – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank’s push for a restrictive policy regarding cryptocurrencies is not gaining support among members of the Russian government, legislature, or law enforcement. A blanket crypto ban, as pr...
Ukraine Has A Tiny Amphibious Force With A Very Dangerous Job
Naval infantry storm ashore from ‘Yuri Olefirenko.’ Ukrainian defense ministry photo The Russian navy is assembling what is, for the Kremlin, a powerful amphibious force in the Black Sea—o...
Defense Stocks: Lockheed, Northrop, General Dynamics Near Buy Points With Earnings On Tap, Russia In Focus
Defense stock earnings are on tap as the U.S. and its allies turn a wary eye toward Russia mobilizing near Ukraine. Lockheed Martin (LMT) will report fourth-quarter results early Tuesday with General ...
Russia Is Seeking to End All Crypto Activity
The central bank of Russia is allegedly considering a ban on all crypto activities, including transactions and mining. If this goes through, Russia will become the next in what appears to be a string ...
Russia Could Turn To Crypto For A Way Out Only Under These Conditions ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     Russia plans to stop all unregulated crypto activities within the country. But the CBR will accept compliant cryptocurrency investment in stablecoins...
Russia: Telegram founder against cryptocurrency ban
Telegram founder, namely Russian Pavel Durov, has criticized the proposal of the Central Bank of Russia to issue a ban against cryptocurrencies in the country. Telegram founder’s words on the risk of...
Ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia?
According to some observers, the recent slump in the cryptocurrency market over the past three days is partly due to the announcement made by Russia’s central bank on Thursday that it would ban crypto...
No Developed Nation Bans Cryptocurrencies, Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Warns Russia – Regulation Bitcoin News
Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, has criticized Bank of Russia’s proposal to impose a blanket ban on a range of crypto-related activities. Such move would stifle high-tech developme...
State Department Orders Families Of U.S. Embassy Staff In Ukraine To Leave Country
Topline The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered the families of American diplomats and embassy personnel in Ukraine to leave the country, amid mounting fears of a Russian invasion. An Aerial view ...
Putin’s Dream Of New, Globe-Spanning Russian Navy Turns On Ukraine Invasion
Russia’s Navy modernization has been halted by engine problems. Getty Images It is easy to dismiss Vladimir Putin’s effort to retake Ukraine as an abstract effort to reconstitute the Soviet Unio...
Russia mulls over legalizing crypto mining and stablecoins
`TL;DR Breakdown Vladimir Gutenev suggests gold-backed Russian stablecoin in place of an outright crypto ban. The legislator believes that the stablecoin and mining legalization would significantly be...
Russia May Allow Crypto Mining and Gold-Backed Stablecoins, Lawmaker Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia can legalize cryptocurrency mining and stablecoins backed by gold under government control, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has suggested. The statement comes after Bank of Russ...
U.S. Reportedly Preps To Approve Evacuation Of American Diplomats And Their Families From Ukraine As Russia Tensions Intensify
Topline The United States is preparing to approve the evacuation of some American diplomats and their families from Ukraine, ABC News reported Saturday, as fears mount that Russia may launch an invasi...
German Navy Chief Resigns After Saying Ukraine Won’t Get Crimea Back And Putin ‘Probably’ Deserves Respect
Topline Germany’s top naval officer stepped down Saturday following comments he made about Russia, including a call to show respect to Russian President Vladimir Putin and claiming Ukraine would never...
The Bank of Russia Received Explosion Threat due to the Possible Cryptocurrency Ban
Jan 22, 2022 at 12:06 // News On January 21, the Bank of Russia received a call from an anonymous person who reported that their premises were rigged with explosives. Among other reasons, the criminal...
Bank of Russia calls for an outright ban on cryptocurrencies
The Bank of Russia is looking to ban the mining, creation, and use of cryptocurrencies. A report unveiled this news earlier today, noting that the central bank believes the proliferation of cryptocurr...
U.S. And Russia On ‘Clearer Path’ To Diplomacy On Ukraine, Blinken Says
Topline U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the commitment to keeping the path of diplomacy open as he met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday in Geneva, in what Blinken ...
Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers – Finance Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through these platforms are...
Russian Bombers Could Pummel Ukraine … Without Going Anywhere Near Ukraine
A Tu-160 fires a Kh-101. Russian defense ministry photo The Russian air force possesses the world’s third-biggest bomber fleet after the Chinese and American air forces. Expect many of these 137 Tu-22...
BTC Risks Crashing Below $35k As Russia Threatens To Completely Ban Bitcoin ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     On Friday, Bitcoin and Ethereum led other cryptocurrencies in yet another dumping frenzy that saw over $700M in liquidations after Russia’s central b...
Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining – Regulation Bitcoin News
True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining. A cons...