The harsh sanctions imposed on Russia and the resulting crash of the ruble have the Kremlin scrambling to keep the country’s economy running. ( read original story ...)
The Gold Rush Crypto Summit: The Importance of Cryptocurrency Education
The Gold Rush Crypto Summit shares some reasons why Cryptocurrency Education is essential to every Crypto Beginner! This must-have summit goes live on ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine Gets $22 Million in Crypto Donations to Fight Invasion
As Russia’s invasion escalated over the weekend, Ukrainian officials made an unusual request on Twitter: Send us your crypto. A series of tweets, sent from government accounts, ... ( read original story ...)
War-Stoked Volatility Brings New Challenge to IPO Plans in Asia
In Japan, SBI Sumishin Net Bank Ltd. is expected to go ahead with an offering of over $1 billion, potentially the country’s largest IPO since SoftBank Corp.’s $21 billion deal in 2018. Shares of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. finance chiefs pledge “maximum costs” for Russia
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan and the United States pledged on Tuesday to work together to force Russia to “pay the high price” for its invasion of Ukraine, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US finance chiefs pledge ‘maximum costs’ for Russia over Ukraine
They would also work closely with other G-7 nations to isolate Russia from global financial system. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
US asks crypto exchanges to comply with Russian sanctions: report
The U.S. is asking crypto exchanges around the world to prevent Russia from skirting sanctions imposed after it invaded Ukraine last week, Bloomberg reported. See related article: Binance may join ... ( read original story ...)
BitConnect Founder Indicted in $2.4 Billion Crypto Scheme
BitConnect's founder was indicted by a federal grand jury for orchestrating a $2.4 billion cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said. Satish Kumbhani, 36, of Hemal, India, the ... ( read original story ...)
A top SEC official says crypto companies that admit violations of securities laws won’t get an amnesty: report
Crypto regulation is at the top of the SEC's agenda, and a crackdown on digital assets is a key focus for it this year under chair Gary Gensler. ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of Russia’s central bank as part of new sanctions
Japan on Tuesday joined the United States and other allies in slapping additional sanctions on Russia, including freezing assets of the country's leaders and three financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sanctions Russia’s Central Bank, Belurusian President
Japan said Monday it would implement sanctions on Russia's central bank as well as Belurusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida disclosed the latest round of sanctions after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. Agree to Continue to Work Closely Against Russia – Finance Minister
Speaking shortly after his online talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Suzuki said the both sides agreed to continue to coordinate with each other in acting against Ru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US finance ministers agree to work closely over Russia
Japan and the United States agreed Tuesday to work in close coordination in placing sanctions against Russia in response to its invas ... ( read original story ...)
29-year-old crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried explains why he forecasts new and stricter regulations
The 10 largest cryptocurrencies are currently worth more than $1.5 trillion. They're entering the mainstream — but that has consequences. ( read original story ...)
Credello: How Does Crypto Fit in With Your Taxes?
How the IRS Looks at Crypto Some people look forward to tax season because they suspect they’re going to get a refund. Others might get hit with a hefty tax bill, and may need to look into tax debt ... ( read original story ...)
How Crypto Is Helping Ukraine Resist Russia’s Invasion
The Ukranian government has raised over $12 million in bitcoin and ether in less than a week. NGOs and local initiatives have raised $6 million more. ( read original story ...)