Russia
US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based darknet market Hydra, following Germany’s seizure of $25 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) from the market. “The Hash” group discusses Hydra becoming the world’s largest marketplace for illicit activity and the role of dark markets in the broader crypto space.
Crypto Markets Dip Despite LFG’s $230M BTC Purchase
JST Capital Partner & Co-Founder Scott Freeman discusses why digital assets are trading lower today despite the Luna Foundation Guard’s recent purchase of $230 million worth of bitcoin. Plus a conversation on macro factors including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s upcoming speech on cryptocurrency and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
US Sanctions Russian Darknet Market; Indian MP’s Crypto Warning
South Korea’s Kakao Group acquires Japanese crypto exchange SEBC. U.S. sanctions Russia-based darknet market Hydra Market. MP: India to make life hell for crypto investors. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize
HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty.
German Authorities Shut Down Russian Darknet Market, Seize $25M in Bitcoin
The Hydra Market's bitcoin privacy mixer complicated the investigation, police said.
Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath
Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director at the IMF, says the Ukraine conflict could promote the wider use of crypto.
The Growing Digital Asset Lifeline in Ukraine
Crypto donations have been a major source of support for Ukraine’s defense and humanitarian efforts. Meanwhile, Russian citizens may also embrace crypto more as their economy and currency craters due to international sanctions.
Market Wrap: Crypto Sentiment Improves, Though Risk Remains as Russia Plays Down Peace Talks
Bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index is at its highest level since November. Altcoins outperform.
Inside the Ukrainian Crypto Startup Waging Cyberwar on Russia
Hacken helps crypto businesses with cybersecurity. Now, with the war at home, it’s also leading a guerilla offensive against the Russian internet.
