The EU is considering new measures to ensure digital assets are not used to dodge sanctions against Russia as the bloc toughens its enforcement of the financial penalties imposed on Moscow in the past ... ( read original story ...)
VCs and investors are giving billions to crypto founders, sometimes without any idea of who they actually are
From its inception, the crypto industry has been built on the double-edged sword of anonymity. While that has advantages, like opening up the world of finance to people who would not otherwise be ... ( read original story ...)
What Ken Griffin’s Crypto Mea Culpa Says About Future of Cryptocurrency
Does Ken Griffin’s tone change on cryptocurrency signal broader acceptance in the hallowed halls of Wall Street. Watch the Crypto Minute on TheStreet. ( read original story ...)
Crypto prices rebound as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates
Bitcoin is becoming a more attractive money alternative for Russians because the ruble lost its value, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
This Social Club Runs On Crypto Tokens and Vibes
Friends With Benefits is a V.I.P. lounge for crypto’s creative class. Is it empty hype or the future of friendship? ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian government promises to reward crypto donors with ‘air drop,’ continues calls on U.S. tech industry to pressure Russia
The government of Ukraine continued its appeals to the global cryptocurrency community for financial support, promising in a tweet early Wednesday morning to reward donors with an "airdrop" of digital ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Crypto exchanges won’t bar Russians, raising fears of sanctions backdoor
Some of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are staying put in Russia, breaking ranks with mainstream finance in a decision that experts say weakens Western attempts to isolate Moscow ... ( read original story ...)
The Morning After: Russia created a major test for the future of crypto
Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested, Google wants devices to know when you're paying attention and Jeep's first all-electric SUV arrives in 2023.. ( read original story ...)
Millions for Crypto Start-Ups, No Real Names Necessary
Investors give money to pseudonymous developers. Venture capitalists back founders without learning their real names. What happens when they need to know? ( read original story ...)
Biggest Crypto Exchange Says Blocking All Russians ‘Unethical’
Russians seeking ways around financial sanctions is not a “crypto-specific issue,” Binance Holdings Ltd.’s chief executive said, refuting calls to restrict all Russians from using the world’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Lindner Says G-7, EU Officials Working on Crypto Sanctionability
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven and European Union are working on preventing Russia from using crypto money to circumvent sanctions, according to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.68%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Electrical/Machinery, Manufacturing and Railway&Bus sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the ... ( read original story ...)
Over $30 Million in Crypto Donations Sent to Ukraine
Crypto has become a potent fundraising tool for the Ukrainian government. More than $30 million in crypto donations have been sent to Ukraine since Russia invaded last week, according to blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares snap three-day rally as sanctions on Russia hit sentiment
Japanese shares snapped a three-session rally to end lower on Wednesday, as growing concerns about the impact of sanctions by Western nations against Russia for invading Ukraine, pushed investors away ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court to rule whether deputy helped former Nissan chief Ghosn hide $80 million
A Japanese court will on Thursday deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Greg Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 million of income ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says G7 agreed on need for coordinated sanctions against Russia
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven economies agreed on Tuesday that coordinated implementation of sanctions against Russia was vital to secure their effectiveness, Japanese Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)