Ukraine

Is the Russian-Ukrainian conflict a long-term threat to cryptocurrency?

The armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia is likely to have consequences that stretch beyond the military level, with its effects already being felt throughout the crypto space.

Allegations Alameda Research is manipulating $WAVES shut down as ‘bullshit conspiracy’

An address linked to Alameda Research shows borrowing and selling activity which some say is responsible for the $WAVES downturn — a claim denied by its CEO.

Ukraine raises over $600K via NFT sales to rebuild cultural sites

Ukraine intends to use the proceeds from its NFT sales to rebuild museums, theatres and other cultural and heritage sites that have been destroyed amid its war with Russia.

VanEck predicts Bitcoin would be worth at least $1.3 million if considered global reserve currency

Bitcoin value would be between $1.3 million to $4.8 million if it becomes the global reserve currency, according to VanEck

This unique NFT Artwork was designed to raise money for Ukrainian Children

To raise awareness against atrocities against children in Ukraine, 38 artists have collaborated to create an interactive NFT called ‘Mariupol.’

Report: Russians do not evade sanctions using crypto says Chainalysis

What many have suspected, but was difficult to actually prove, has now been confirmed by crypto cybercrime experts Chainalysis: There is no evidence, whatsoever, that sanctioned Russian entities are using crypto to evade sanctions.

Bitcoin acts as an inflation hedge, rises by 35% since start of the Russian-Ukraine war

Crypto analysts have opined that the current price performance of Bitcoin makes it hard for anyone to be bearish.

IMF’s conflicting views on sanctions, dollar reserves, and the dangers of Bitcoin

The IMF's managing directors want a strong dollar and sanctions, but fear the potential use of Bitcoin in the global financial system.

Russian-Ukraine war could hasten global cryptocurrency adoption, but not in the way you think

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said the war could accelerate global cryptocurrency adoption. However, Fink isn't referring to decentralized chains.

Cato Institute slams Sen. Warren’s sanctions evasion bill: “collateral damage”

Cato Institute denounces Senator Warren’s bill to address cryptocurrencies as a tool for evading economic sanctions. The institute compares the bill as having Gucci liable for someone carrying stolen cash in their pocketbook.

Ukrainian refugees escape with life savings in Bitcoin on pen drive

Read why some young Ukrainians have been able to escape the Russian invasion simply by carrying a pen drive and a piece of paper.

Here’s why war in Ukraine is bound to transform the nature of donations