Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton turned the pressure up on cryptocurrency exchanges that have not banned Russian users from their platforms following the invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t-backed bank to review businesses with Russia over Ukraine
The head of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation said Thursday that the government-owned lender has no choice but to review b ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unemployment Edges Up Amid Record Covid Wave
Japan’s unemployment rate edged up in January as renewed restrictions hit activity during a record wave of Covid-19 infections. Most Read from BloombergUkraine Update: Ukrainians in U.S. to Receive ... ( read original story ...)
Could Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Send Crypto, Bitcoin Prices Higher?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies centerstage as people look for ways to donate funds. There was a time when cryptocurrency was often associated with the dark ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s Crypto Army Is Both Inspiration and Cautionary Tale
Donations to the Ukrainian government and associated charitable organizations are skyrocketing as the fighting has intensified against invading Russian forces. Cryptocurrencies have figured ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yoshitsu stock hits 52-week low, trades 50% below IPO price
Yoshitsu (TKLF) stock hit a 52-week low on Thursday, with shares of the Japanese beauty products retailer trading 50% below their initial public offering price ... ( read original story ...)
Is Cohesity Inc. IPO a Good Buy?
With geopolitical flashpoints bringing the international community closer than anticipated, the IPO of data management firm Cohesity is exceptionally relevant. ( read original story ...)
From dogecoin to bitcoin to polkadot, over 100,000 separate crypto donations have been made to Ukraine in a week
Since the start of Russia's invasion, over 100,000 separate crypto donations of a range of cryptos have been sent to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry says it is complying with Russian sanctions, as some policymakers ring alarms
Crypto advocates are making the case that digital assets present an unworkable alternative to the Russian government and any oligarchs aiming to end-run Western penalties. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s crypto corps and hacker army
He contrasts Ukraine’s horizontal network with Russia’s vertical media structure. “Ukraine has mobilised civil society and there is collaboration between state and people. By contrast, the Russian ... ( read original story ...)
When War Hits, Even Crypto Can’t Stay Neutral
When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrency fans appeared to be trapped in a decadent fantasy. A batch of CryptoPunk NFTs (blockchain collectibles) had just been yan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Microchip Merger Collapses
According to semiconductor analyst Malcolm Penn, founder and CEO of Futures Horizons, Arm’s dominant market position and intense competition to meet global chip demand led to a perceived ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to freeze assets of Russian businessmen
Assets of four additional banks to be frozen from April 2, finance minister says Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki announced ... ( read original story ...)
Is Russian Invasion of Ukraine Crypto’s Breakthrough Moment?
Israel recently seized crypto accounts funding terrorism for the third this year, according to a press release from the ministry of Defense--cryptocurrencies are playing an important role in Ukraine's ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is set to get a big boost from the ruble’s collapse and the growing market share of stablecoins, JPMorgan says
The reality for Russian citizens over the past week has been a significant loss in purchasing power and a run on several banks. ( read original story ...)
Is Biden Coming After Your Private Crypto Wallet?
With the growth of cryptocurrency adoption in recent years, more and more regulations of private wallets are on the horizon. ( read original story ...)