Biden to sign executive order on crypto amid sanction evasion fears March 8, 2022 US President Jo Biden is poised to sign an executive order on crypto this week amid fears digital assets are being used to evade sanctions.
UK sets up Ukrainian refugee centre in Lille, 70 miles away from Calais March 8, 2022 The government’s handling of Ukrainian refugees was plunged further into farce today as it was announced the UK will set up a “pop up” refugee centre in the French city of Lille, which is 70 miles away from Calais. Home secretary Priti Patel yesterday said a centre to process refugees was being set up in [...]
Why I’ve rejected blanket ban on Russians on our crypto exchange March 8, 2022 We’re against Putin’s war – and he should be punished – but not the Russian people, says Crypto AM columnist Nigel Green.
Aeroflot cancels all international flights except for Minsk as sanctions continue to bite March 8, 2022 Russian carrier Aeroflot has suspended all international flights except for Minsk after a growing number of countries imposed restrictions following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. The Rosaviatsiya, Moscow’s federal air transport agency, recommended airlines to cut down on the number of international flights because they could see their leased aircraft detained, Russian news agency TASS [...]
Stability begins to return to Bitcoin and crypto markets March 8, 2022 The crypto markets are mostly flat over the last 24 hours, with the Bitcoin price sitting steady at just above the $38k mark.
Shell ends Russia dealings and apologises for oil purchases March 8, 2022 Shell has announced it will cease involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia warns West of $300 oil prices and gas supply cuts if countries impose energy sanctions March 8, 2022 Russia has warned the West it could close pipelines and that oil prices will spike to over $300 if countries impose energy sanctions.
Ukrainian engineers fight back against Russian cyber attacks March 8, 2022 IT professionals in Ukraine have been fighting the raging cyber war against the Russians as Kremlin forces invade its cities. As reported by Computer Weekly, data and communications industry engineers have been working from bomb shelters and local communities to maintain internet connection throughout Ukraine’s cities. It comes as Russian forces have tried to intercept [...]
Russian Embassy in Ireland complains its territory was violated in ‘barbaric’ action March 8, 2022 The Russian Embassy in Belfast issued a statement yesterday, writing that after a large truck drove through the gates of the Embassy compound, they urge Irish authorities to act as “no people of sound mind could support such senseless and barbaric actions.” The statement was issued after an Irish man was arrested for driving a [...]
UK says it may take up to 200,000 Ukraine refugees amid Kremlin promise of ceasefire after ‘relentless’ Russian shelling March 8, 2022 UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said this morning the UK may take up to 200,000 refugees from Ukraine, various various schemes and visa routes. Wallace told Sky News around 200,000 Ukrainian nationals may be able to settle in Britain. His remarks come after the Kremlin promised again this morning safe corridors for civilians. However, the [...]