Crypto
Looking Back at Crypto’s Utility During the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022
In a multi-polar world, state-agnostic crypto assets find themselves as useful parallel tools.
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Policy
IRS Sponsoring Chainalysis for Ukrainian Agents to Hunt for Russian Wallets
Ukrainian law enforcement is utilizing Chainalysis tools and trading offered by the IRS to hunt down Russian sanctions evaders.
Policy
Foreign Crypto Firms Help Ukraine Seize Wallet Funding Russia’s Invasion
Ukraine's government agency SSU seized and blocked a crypto wallet belonging to a Russian 'volunteer' who has been raising funds to aid Russian military forces.
Crypto
Ukraine’s Trading Volume Remains Strong Despite Crypto Ban
Local demand remains substantial as Ukrainians continue to favor cryptocurrencies in the face of continued fights with Russia and its Central bank's crypto transaction ban.
Crypto
Cryptocurrency Helped Bypass US Sanctions: Chainalysis Report
Mainstream crypto payments are traceable, but seemingly not sanctionable.
Crypto
Ukrainian Government Sells Donated CryptoPunk NFT at 50%+ Loss, Raises $104k
CryptoPunk #5364 was valued at over $230,000 in early March when the country received it as a donation.
Forex
The Ruble Hitting a 7-Year High Against USD is a Problem For Russia
The Ruble keeps gaining against the USD as Russia's economy shrinks. What is really happening?
Crypto
Trading Volume Dwindles in Ukraine After Ban on Buying Crypto with Local Currency
To stabilize its national currency, Ukraine puts a temporary halt on limitless crypto-to-fiat conversions.
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.
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
Ukraine Accepts Donations in DOGE as Ruble Sinks Below $0.01
Ukrainian government doubles down on cryptocurrencies adding DOGE, SOL and DOT to its donation fund.
Crypto
Ukraine’s WORLD Airdrop Rumored to Launch, but Initial Evidence Suggests a Scam
The WORLD Airdrop is likely misleading and has no connection to the Ukrainian government.