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"We don't think there's a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions," Brian Armstrong said Friday on Twitter. ( read original story ...)

But as most young adults are peering over the (financial) edge, the crypto boom smacks of desperation reminiscent of pyramid scheme FOMO. Less Jason Bourne, more “a sucker born every minute.” One ... ( read original story ...)

The European Union should introduce measures to plug loopholes that could allow investors in cryptoassets to bypass sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior lawmaker said on Friday. ( read original story ...)

This is a complex space being created and understood in real time, and there still isn’t a lot of oversight to protect users from dangers in this new frontier. ( read original story ...)

STARTER HOME: Parisian label Patou has opened its first flagship store far away from its birthplace, in the tony Omotesando Hills shopping complex in Tokyo. “Japanese consumers have always gotte ... ( read original story ...)

"I still have my skepticism. But there are hundreds of millions of people in this world today who disagree with that," Griffin told Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)

Ten investors highlighted fintechs that are a key piece of finance firms continued push into crypto and DeFi, from trading to custody and data. ( read original story ...)

The FIS unit is already a big player in helping consumers buy crypto with debit and credit cards. Worldpay’s next move could help replace plastic cards with crypto wallets. ( read original story ...)

Cola, and Microsoft, but there are also companies that probably aren't familiar to most, like Bénéteau. ( read original story ...)

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is highlighting the dark side of crypto, right as the industry's lobby ramps up efforts in D.C. to protect it from regulation.Why it matters: The crisis provoked a sharp ... ( read original story ...)

Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Rubber, Automobiles & Parts and Textile sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 2.23%. The best ... ( read original story ...)