Market Analysis
EUR/USD Slides to 0.99 as Putin Declares Partial Mobilization
The Euro has become under additional pressure amid a new national address by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Market Analysis
Russia’s Central Bank Scrambles to Raise Interest Rates as the Ruble Sinks
Russia makes a 3.5% emergency rate hike after the ruble falls below 100 to the dollar.
Forex
FX Trading Volume Jumps 5% YOY as Currencies Become More Volatile
Average FX trading volume has reached record levels as the war in Ukraine as well as rate hikes keep the forex market volatile.
Market Analysis
After Sanctions Block Crypto Transfers, Russia May Use Illicit Gold Markets
Gold may offer Russia and other targeted entities a more suitable option for bypassing sanctions as generating and accessing foreign exchanges becomes increasingly tricky.
Crypto
Binance Limits Russian Accounts after New Sanctions, Others Likely to Follow
Binance will put accounts that hold crypto worth over €10,000 ($10,900) on “withdrawal-only” mode.
Crypto
Crypto Marketcap Above $2T as Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Make Progress
Despite uncertainties, the crypto market rallies, with its total market cap cruising past $2 trillion after Bitcoin's price surge.
Best Stocks
Moscow Stock Exchange Reopens but Only for Russians, MOEX Gains 5%
Russia's stock market registered impressive gains after reopening under restrictions, but analysts believe this would be short-lived.
Policy
Why Sen. Warren’s Well Intended Crypto Sanctions Bill Could Cripple the Industry
A new bill introduced in congress imposes broad limitations on crypto platforms irrespective of whether they knowingly help or intend to assist in evading sanctions or…
Crypto
Kraken’s $10M Aid for Ukraine is Partially Funded by Russian Trading Fees
With a $10M aid package, Kraken has become the latest crypto company to join global humanitarian efforts towards Ukraine.
Best Stocks
Markets Remain Closed as Russian Government Prepares $10B Buyback
Foreign-listed shares in Russian companies have sharply slumped, suggesting that the same fate could be waiting for local markets once they resume trading.
Policy
Critics Claim Loophole in UK Government’s Sanctions is “Absurd”
After announcing asset freezes on VTB Bank, the UK Treasury unit gave the bank's customers 30 days to wind down assets.
Best Stocks
BP Exits Russia with Potential $25B Loss, More Companies to Follow
Western companies sever relations with Russia as sanctions imposed on the Eurasian country rises following its invasion of Ukraine.
Crypto
Ukraine Raises ~$20M in Crypto Donations Alone to Repel Invasion
Crypto has turned out to be an efficient method to raise money for organizations in Ukraine.