Crypto exchange Binance to block accounts of sanctioned Russians February 28, 2022 Crypto exchange Binance reportedly plans to block the accounts of Russian users who have been targeted by sanctions.
Ukraine vice prime minister urges crypto exchanges to block Russian users February 28, 2022 Ukraine’s vice prime minister has called for crypto exchanges to block Russian accounts amid concerns digital assets are being used to evade sanctions. Mykhailo Fedorov made the plea on Twitter yesterday as invading Russian forces advanced on Kyiv, the country’s capital city. “I am asking all major crypto exchanges to block addresses of Russian users,” [...]
Ukraine handed $15m crypto war chest as Russia prepares fresh Kyiv assault February 26, 2022 Ukraine's government has raised a $15 million war chest in cryptocurrency donations as Russia closes in on Kyiv.
Exclusive: BNY Mellon plots launch of crypto custody platform February 26, 2022 US bank BNY Mellon is planning to launch a digital asset custody platform to enable institutional clients to gain exposure to crypto.
UK government seeking to give courts new powers to track down crypto assets February 25, 2022 The UK government is drawing up new rules to tackle crypto fraud, with a view to making it easier for courts to trace crypto assets. Speaking at a legal conference yesterday, Sir Geoffrey Vos, one of Britain’s most senior judges, said a sub-committee of the body that writes the rules for civil courts, is seeking [...]
Exclusive: crypto exchange FTX lifts lid on new gaming division February 24, 2022 Crypto exchange FTX has unveiled details about its new gaming division which it expects to launch in a matter of months.
Sotheby’s withdraws auction for 104 CryptoPunks before it has begun February 24, 2022 International auction house Sotheby's cancelled an auction for 104 CryptoPunk NFTS hours before it was due to start.
Crypto exchange Gemini calls on UK government to ramp up regulation February 24, 2022 Crypto exchange Gemini has called on the government to introduce robust legislation which will allow the UK’s digital asset industry flourish.
Crypto an ‘enemy of its own success,’ warns former MI6 chief February 24, 2022 Former MI6 chief Sir Alexander Younger has warned that crypto could face a crackdown as states impose sanctions on Russia.
Europe to give new money laundering body oversight of crypto February 23, 2022 The European Union is reportedly planning to give its new money laundering watchdog oversight of crypto firms.