Ukraine added polkadot to its growing list of accepted cryptocurrencies for donation as the country faces ongoing Russian attacks. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s strength is being driven by Russians choosing the crypto as an avenue to move their wealth out of the country, legendary investor Mark Mobius says
"That's the reason why bitcoin is showing strength now, because the Russians have a way of getting their wealth out," Mobius said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is ‘Double-Edged Sword’ Amid War, Circle’s Allaire Says
Circle Internet Financial’s Jeremy Allaire said Russia’s attack on Ukraine highlights the paradox of cryptocurrencies for both participants and regulators. Allaire, co-founder ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota restarting Japan plants after malware hits supplier
Toyota plans to resume production at all of its 14 Japanese plants as of Wednesday, after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier. The supplier, Kojima Industries Corp., ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.1984%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Paper & Pulp and Shipbuilding sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Surge on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Governments around the world have imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. But peace talks may be behind the recent price increase. ( read original story ...)
Major Cryptocurrencies—Including Bitcoin, Ether—Rise Amid Fears Russia Will Evade Sanctions With Crypto
The surge, coupled with the plummeting value of Russia’s currency, has seen the overall value of bitcoin surpass that of the Russian ruble. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block Bought by Payment Services Provider Shift4
The deal is for an up-front payment of $54 million and potential payment of up to $246 million, which consists of 75% stock and 25% cash, the company said in an investor presentation. The Giving Block ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume production in Japan after cyberattack on supplier
Toyota plans to resume production at all of its 14 plants as of Wednesday, after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier. The supplier, Kojima Industries Corp., said ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and Ethereum skyrocket as Russian and Ukrainian reliance on crypto rises
The economic sanctions announced over the weekend sent the Russian rouble tumbling and closed Moscow’s stock exchange on Monday, something that has sparked a surge in crypto activity, according ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested
Major crypto exchanges including Coinbase and Binance are refusing a request by Ukraine to freeze all Russian accounts.. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Terminology Is Outdated
Crypto had a breakthrough 2021, and 2022 is looking equally promising. Prices soared and public awareness of its enormous potential widened. Digital assets are now prominent on the radars of major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.1984%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Gas&Water, Paper&Pulp and Shipbuilding sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Orix to be added to Nikkei index – publisher
Japan's financial services firm Orix will be added to the benchmark Nikkei share average from next month, replacing Shinsei Bank , Nikkei Inc, the publisher of the stock average said. ( read original story ...)
60,000 donors in Japan pledge 2 billion yen to support Ukraine
More than 60,000 people around Japan donated nearly 2 billion yen ($17.4 million) to the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan to help the country in its time of need. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to restart Japan production after halt caused by cyberattack on supplier
No information was available about who was behind the attack, or the motive. It came just after Japan joined Western allies in clamping down on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)