IMF: Russia could evade sanctions by mining BTC
The IMF recently released a report that Russia might have found a way to evade international sanctions stating that block reward mining activities could be used to evade economic boycotts.
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Joshua Henslee covers implications of CBDCs and inflation in latest video
BSV developer Joshua Henslee is back with another video covering the larger implications of digital currencies, CBDCs, inflation, and much more.
Japan to revise digital asset exchange laws to plug Russia’s sanction evasion loophole
Top government officials have pledged to revise the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act to ensure Russia doesn’t get a loophole to evade sanctions.
How two old friends are supporting Ukraine with a charity NFT
In this episode of CoinGeek Conversations, Yuriy Porytko and Adam Hawley explain how the NFT artwork functions as a keepsake for its owner and contains images that represent Ukraine, the resilience of its citizens and the spirit that guides Ukrainians.
Ukraine donations by Crypto Bros: Self-interested speculation or selfless support?
The digital currency community is actively promoting its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite suggestions that this response may have been based more on self-interested speculation than on selfless support for a democratic nation struggling to remain independent.
Crypto bros’ self-serving response to Russia’s war
The “crypto bros” self-serving response to Russia’s war on Ukraine is providing all the ammunition regulators need to bring the hammer down on their laser-eyed heads.
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 79: Bitcoin donations pour Ukraine, China bans ICOs, Haste Arcade rewards gaming success
Ukrainian-American sports club Tryzub, together with FabriikX and NFTfamiliars, has released two limited edition NFTs to raise money for the besieged Ukrainian government.
‘Task Force KleptoCapture’ to target digital asset industry in Russia sanctions enforcement
U.S. AG Merrick B. Garland is targeting "individuals and entities" seeking to evade economic sanctions on Russian businesses with the recent "Task Force KleptoCapture" announcement.
Limited edition NFT collection for Ukraine relief launches on FabriikX
The Ukrainian Relief NFT collection has a total size of 200 and is currently live on FabriikX. There are two unique NFTs within the collection and each has 100 editions.
Support humanitarian relief efforts for Ukrainians and own a limited edition NFT
All proceeds will go to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC), a Philadelphia-headquartered international humanitarian organization with nearly 80 years of experience in helping Ukrainians in dire need.
US Treasury adds digital currency rules to Russia sanctions guidance
In addition to the new regulations regarding rules for digital currencies, the U.S. Treasury also warned exchanges not to facilitate transactions for individuals or entities on the sanctions list.
UK fast-tracks new law giving gov’t more power to seize digital assets
The U.K. parliament is pushing for the passing of a new economic bill that will give the government greater power to seize digital currencies to curb money laundering.