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How Bitcoin became a ‘lifeboat asset’ amid Ukraine-Russia conflict
Bitcoin showed resilience as the escalating tension between Ukraine and Russia signaled a shift in how investors perceive the digital gold. Ukraine attacked Russian territory with U.S. ATACMS missiles, fired at a military facility, after the Biden administration granted permission… дальше »
2024-11-20 10:19
Chainalysis: Ukraine, Russia lead in crypto adoption at all levels
Eastern Europe sees growth in crypto usage as institutional and grassroots adoption rise in Ukraine and Russia, fueled by large transactions and retail use amid regional instability. Crypto adoption is accelerating across Eastern Europe, led by robust institutional and grassroots… дальше »
2024-10-30 16:48
OSCE hosts workshop aimed at crypto regulation in Eastern Europe
The OSCE’s recent workshop brought together regulators from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia to address the urgent need for crypto regulations in the face of rising financial risks. Eastern Europe is doubling down on regulatory measures for crypto exchanges as the… дальше »
2024-10-11 17:22
Russian man faces treason charges over crypto transfers to Ukraine
A man in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a city in Russia’s Far East, has been arrested on suspicion of high treason for allegedly sending cryptocurrency to Ukraine’s military forces. According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, the crypto was intended to aid Ukraine’s purchase… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:19
Mining is thriving despite everything: How is it affecting Ukraine’s electricity system?
Ukraine remains among the top countries in terms of cryptocurrency adoption. How does mining work in the country during the current conflict with Russia? Analysts at the OSINT agency Molfar collected data from July 2023 to June 2024 using various… дальше »
2024-9-18 17:46
Fake Ukrainian cops extort $250,000 in Tether from online entrepreneur
In a brazen scam, Ukrainian criminals posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in Tether (USDT) from a businessman by fabricating criminal charges. According to a press release from the National Police of Ukraine dated September 2, the scam unfolded in May when a 20-year-old online entrepreneur reported being targeted by individuals pretending to be […] дальше »
2024-9-3 18:49
Ukrainian scam: Fake police officers demand $250K in stablecoin
Ukrainian fraudsters posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in USDT from a businessman through a scam involving fabricated criminal charges. Criminals impersonating police officers extorted $250,000 in stablecoin from a Ukrainian in a scam that involved threats of fabricated… дальше »
2024-9-2 17:40
KUNA founder: Ukraine’s central bank ‘killed’ local crypto market
Michael Chobanyan, founder of KUNA, claims Ukraine’s central bank has effectively “killed” the local cryptocurrency market, prompting him to shift his focus to Europe. According to Michael Chobanyan, founder of the KUNA crypto exchange, the crypto market in Ukraine is… дальше »
2024-8-24 14:43
Crypto tax evasion lands Ukrainian blogger in $5m trouble
Ukrainian financial detectives have charged a local blogger with $5 million in tax evasion through crypto transactions linked to online affiliate marketing. The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has charged a prominent local blogger with evading more than $5 million… дальше »
2024-8-16 17:10
Man robbed and murdered over 3 Bitcoin in Kyiv
Kyiv police have detained four men for the abduction and murder of a 29-year-old foreigner. The crime was premeditated and was motivated by nearly 3 Bitcoin (BTC). The National Police of Ukraine reported the incident in the Solomianskyi district in… дальше »
2024-7-30 16:32
OFAC sanctions employee of Russian state-owned gold producer for laundering money via crypto
The U. S. Treasury has sanctioned a Russian national working at Polyus, Russia’s largest state-owned gold producer for being involved in a complex crypto laundering scheme. The U. S. Department of Treasury on Jan. дальше »
2024-6-13 12:25
US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29
IMF urges Ukraine to complete crypto regulation update by end-2024, official says
The IMF has urged Ukraine to complete virtual asset legislation by the end of 2024 due to regulatory concerns and economic potential. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its update of legislation regarding virtual assets by… дальше »
2024-4-4 14:07
OFAC sanctions Russian providers of digital financial assets
Treasury Department has sanctioned Russian providers of digital financial assets, saying many of the designated entities offered services that helped evade sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 13 entities and two… дальше »
2024-3-26 11:05
The dual edges of cryptocurrency in the Ukraine-Russia war | Opinion
Blockchain and cryptocurrency have offered Ukraine significant advantages despite the constant concerns from crypto skeptics. дальше »
2024-3-3 13:42
Binance allocates $150k for social projects in Ukraine
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance is launching a series of educational initiatives that provide entrepreneurship programs for aspiring crypto moguls. Binance’s charitable arm and the non-profit organization Superhumans Foundation will allocate $150,000 to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the conflict. These… дальше »
2024-2-23 15:08
Ukraine seizes $1.5m in crypto from former official
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has seized crypto assets worth $1.5 million from Yury Shchigol, ex-chief of the Special Communications Service. дальше »
2023-12-2 00:45
Ukraine completes new crypto training with OSCE to combat money laundering
With the growing use of crypto in Ukraine, there is a 'pressing need' for effective investigations, OSCE officials say. дальше »
2023-11-18 17:18
Ukraine lost nearly $53b due to lack of crypto regulation
Ukraine’s largest crypto exchange, Kuna, says the country has lost dozens of billions of dollars since 2016 in revenue related to the crypto market. Ukraine’s state budget has lost $52.9 billion in revenue from taxes and other crypto-related activities since… дальше »
2023-11-9 16:00
Ukraine’s ministry hopes blockchain can dismantle corruption
As narratives about corruption in Ukraine evolve, the Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes blockchain could solve that problem. While Ukraine still ranked the second most corrupt country in Europe, after Russia, it is now exploring new ways to battle corruption… дальше »
2023-10-27 15:57
Tether has frozen 32 addresses linked to illicit activity
Tether confirms it has frozen 32 addresses linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine. дальше »
2023-10-16 18:22
Russians and Ukrainians turn to Hong Kong to store money in crypto, report says
Hong Kong-based OTCs say the region has become a safe harbor not only for crypto multimillionaires but for ordinary people, too. дальше »
2023-10-4 14:30
SBF lawyers request to block Ukrainian user’s testimony via video, calling circumstances not ‘exceptional’
Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried have rejected a request from prosecutors to let a Ukrainian client of FTX testify via video link in a trial set to commence today, on Oct. 3. дальше »
2023-10-4 12:22
Ukraine includes crypto exchange and blockchain auditor in top IT firms list
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes the list will expand the Ukrainian IT ecosystem internationally. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and ІТ Ukraine Association released a list of Ukrainian top IT companies to boost local products globally. Among… дальше »
2023-9-20 12:24
Ukraine probes local crypto exchanges for tax dodging
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine is conducting a pretrial investigation against local crypto trading platforms suspected of tax avoidance. Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau (ESB) is investigating local crypto exchanges after the bureau found that non-regulated exchanges operating in the… дальше »
2023-9-13 16:00
Binance suspends P2P transactions with sanctioned Russian banks
Last year, crypto exchange Binance claimed that it no longer allowed customers to pay each other through sanctioned Russian banks. In reality, that wasn’t the case. The company’s crypto exchange’s peer-to-peer (P2P) service no longer recommends five blacklisted Russian financial… дальше »
2023-8-27 00:09
Economic Setback: Ukraine Misses Out On $80M In Taxes As Crypto Regulations Lag
Ukraine’s governmental data reveals a notable shortfall in the national budget of over $80 million during the past 10 years because of the non-compliance of cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country. дальше »
2023-8-4 18:05
Economic Setback: Ukraine Misses Out On $80-M In Taxes As Crypto Regulations Lag
Ukraine’s governmental data reveals a notable shortfall in the national budget of over $80 million during the past 10 years because of the non-compliance of cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country. дальше »
2023-8-4 18:05
Ukraine claims $81m tax gap from unregulated crypto exchanges
Ukrainian authorities allege crypto exchanges have evaded over $81 million in contributions to the national budget over the past ten years. A tweet from Aug. 2 highlighted that non-affiliated crypto exchanges were accountable for a tax deficit of at least… дальше »
2023-8-3 13:19
Ukrainian government reports $81M tax loss from unregulated crypto exchanges since 2013
A crypto bill signed into law in 2022 paved the way for the Ukrainian government to amend its tax code, but local exchanges still largely operate outside this framework. дальше »
2023-8-3 19:30
New Report Shows The Staggering Amount Ukraine Raised Using Crypto
According to a report by Crystal Blockchain, war-torn Ukraine has received over $225 million worth of crypto from supporters as the country continues its fight against Russia. Ukraine’s Crypto Sponsors Part of Ukraine’s donations have come from prominent companies and figures in the crypto industry. дальше »
2023-7-29 16:00
US DoJ reportedly investigating Binance for violating sanctions against Russia
Binance is reportedly under investigation by the United States Depart of Justice (DoJ) Department’s national security division for violating sanctions placed on Russia дальше »
2023-5-6 11:05
Hacker reportedly steals bitcoin from Russia’s intelligence services
An unnamed Bitcoin user allegedly hacked hundreds of wallets purportedly controlled by Russian security services and donated them to Ukrainian volunteers in the ongoing war дальше »
2023-5-1 23:06
Ukrainian children to benefit from crypto-powered aid initiatives
WhiteBIT and Whitepay became Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Ukraine partners, in an effort to help the war torn nation. дальше »
2023-4-29 18:03
Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report
Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on the crypto exchange more than a year following a wartime prohibition on such transactions. дальше »
2023-4-25 00:10
Ukraine declares intention to adopt Europe’s MiCA regulations
Ukraine has announced its commitment to adopt the European Union's new regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) дальше »
2023-4-22 15:51
UNHCR awarded for innovative crypto program aiding Ukrainian refugees
Paris Blockchain Week awarded the UNHCR for its innovative approach to using cryptocurrency to assist internally displaced Ukrainian refugees. дальше »
2023-4-11 18:40
Binance partners with FC Shakhtar Donetsk for web3 development
Binance, the world’s largest exchange by trade volume, announced a sports partnership with FC Shakhtar Donetsk, a renowned Ukrainian football club. дальше »
2023-4-5 19:21
Coinbase, Ukrainian official discuss crypto use amid the war
On March. 7, Coinbase held a live Twitter space to discuss crypto's role in Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion by Russia. дальше »
2023-3-8 23:39
Binance recommends P2P as Ukraine suspends fiat deposits on exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is recommending the use of peer-to-peer (P2P) services following restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). дальше »
2023-3-6 22:33
Ukrainian minister says his nation best for crypto at Davos
Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian vice prime minister and official in charge of digital transformations, said Ukraine would likely be the world's best jurisdiction for crypto assets. дальше »
2023-1-20 00:03
UN To Deploy Stellar Blockchain To Transfer Crypto In Financial Aid For Ukranians
The crypto industry has faced many challenges in 2022 due to macros. Recent events such as the FTX crash and its contagion have further exacerbated the situation, but amid all this, crypto continues to find more utility in Ukraine. дальше »
2022-12-18 19:00
UN to send displaced Ukrainians USDC to convert into local currencies
Through a new blockchain-based humanitarian program, UNHCR would send stablecoin USDC to displaced Ukrainians and others affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UN Refugee Agency is turning to crypto The UN Refugee Agency published a press release dedicated to… дальше »
2022-12-16 02:15
New SBF interview addresses FTX “backdoor” and money laundering claims
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, chose to sit down with Tiffany Fong, a cryptocurrency vlogger, for a series of interviews. дальше »
2022-11-30 12:27
A Museum in Ukraine Transforms Cultural Arts into NFTs
One of Ukraine's oldest and most valuable art museums, the Kharkiv Art Museum, has started an NFT collection on the Binance NFT marketplace. дальше »
2022-10-15 17:30
Ukrainian art museum to preserve art and cultural heritage through NFT auction
The Kharkiv Art Museum launched a new NFT collection on the Binance NFT marketplace to help raise funds for operations and the preservation of cultural heritage. дальше »
2022-10-14 13:55
JP Morgan To Render Crypto Services Despite The Bear Run
JPMorgan & Co. is one of the leading financial services institutions globally, including crypto. Its assets and worldwide operations are worth over $2. 6 trillion. The company’s rich history has been on for more than 200 years. дальше »
2022-9-22 06:38
Coinbase to Finance User’s Lawsuit Against Treasury Department for Tornado Cash Sanctions
Coinbase is supporting a lawsuit against sanctioning an Ethereum-based crypto mixer, Tornado Cash. The post Coinbase to Finance User’s Lawsuit Against Treasury Department for Tornado Cash Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-9-9 22:30
Hackers try to sell NFT of Belarusian leader’s supposed stolen passport
Belarusian hackers claim to have gained access to the passport info of every Belarusian citizen, including president Alexander Lukashenko, allowing them to mint an NFT with his passport details. дальше »
2022-9-1 08:50
Ukraine Blocks Crypto Wallets Used To Fund Russia Invasion
Ukraine government has seized and blocked the crypto wallets which were affiliated to raising funds for Russian military campaign. According to Security Service of Ukraine, a lot of foreign crypto companies helped Ukraine seize the funds. дальше »