Trading volume for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on popular Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna surged over 200% earlier today, according to CoinGecko. From under $1 million on February 21, trading volumes on Kuna reached highs of $4.8 million today, the highest volume seen on the exchange since May 2021, before stabilizing around $2 million. On Thursday, Russia launched a full-scale invasion…
$4.2 million in bitcoin donated to charity group “Come Back Alive.”$23.5K donated to Kyiv Independent, an English news publication based in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government cannot accept bitcoin donations, leading to an influx of non-governmental organization donations. Bitcoin donations to Ukrainian efforts have exponentially increased since Bitcoin Magazine reported yesterday that $500,000 in bitcoin donations had been made to a…
Have you ever compiled a ranked list? Perhaps the best movies about finance, your favorite wineries in France, the coolest bars in your city, or simply the people you want to grab a coffee with while in New York City for only two days? If so, I think you will agree with me: It may be extremely fun, but it…
It appears that crypto enthusiasts worldwide are rallying in support of Ukraine to resist an ongoing full-scale Russian invasion. According to reports, Bitcoin (BTC) donations to Come Back Alive, a non-governmental organization helping Ukraine’s military efforts, received $3 million in BTC in a single donation on Friday. Users also took to social media to ask the country’s Ministry of Defense…
As sanctions rain on Russia, following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine, media reports have suggested that they are unlikely to limit the country’s access to crypto assets. While the Russian elite may use them to circumvent restrictions, ordinary Russians are also likely to keep trading digital coins on foreign platforms. Cryptocurrencies Deemed Potential Tool for Russian Billionaires Bypassing Sanctions…
Bitcoin (BTC) kept $40,000 in play at the Wall Street open on Feb. 25 after 16% daily gains increased bulls’ confidence. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Whales “leading the charge” towards $40,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD circling the $39,000 mark at the start of trading Friday, geopolitical turmoil failing to induce a fresh major…
Patreon, a content creator’s membership platform that can also be used as a source of crowdfunding, has suspended Ukrainian NGO Come Back Alive after ruling that the NGO was violating its terms. Come Back Alive was established in 2014, when armed conflict broke out between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists. The NGO claims to provide armor and medical equipment to Ukrainian…
For a state with a small-town feel, Wyoming moves with big-city alacrity when it comes to things crypto. According to the bipartisan bill introduced into its legislature last week, a Wyoming stablecoin could debut before the end of 2022. The announcement caught even Wyoming banker and cryptocurrency champion Caitlin Long by surprise. “Didn’t know it was coming,” tweeted the Avanti…
Several Russian banks that were sanctioned over Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine will no longer support major payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Russia’s second-largest bank, VTB, as well as other banks like Sovcombank, Otkritie, Novikombank and Promsvyazbank, are on the list of companies sanctioned by the United States, the Bank of Russia confirmed on Friday. Users…
press release PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 25th February 2022: GAIMIN Gladiators is pleased to announce its recently acquired DOTA 2 esports team has won the DOTA2 WEU Regional Finals, beating teams including Team Liquid, Nigma, Tundra and OG. The success of GAIMIN’s esports team generates significant awareness of the GAIMIN brand and directs more potential users towards GAIMIN and the…
