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Russia Very Likely to Default on Foreign Debt: $6B Worth of CDS Contracts Can be Triggered
Sanctions imposed by the west make it highly unlikely that Russia will be able to honor its debts.
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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.
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
$100M+ in from Crypto Donations—Ukraine Buys Food, Medicines, and Helmets
Ukraine's resilience during the invasion and its use of cryptocurrency during a humanitarian crisis are both noteworthy.
Crypto
FBI Director Says Russia Needs Fiat Not Crypto to Bypass Sanctions
It is unlikely for Russia to evade sanctions using crypto, according to FBI's Director Christopher Wray. Using fiat currency is more likely.
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.
Crypto
Russian Crypto Sanctions Explored by Biden Admin as Conflict Continues
As Russia gets hit by economic sanctions, could cryptocurrency be next?