Bitcoin and Ethereum help drive crypto market cap back above $2 trillion February 10, 2022 The total cryptocurrency market cap yesterday returned to hallowed ground above $2 trillion for the first time in nearly three weeks
FCA warns banks of Russian cyber attacks as Ukraine tensions ripple through European finance February 9, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned UK banks to stress test their cyber defences as fears grow of Russian-sponsored cyber attacks amid tensions in Ukraine.
Japan announces plans to divert LNG supplies to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions February 9, 2022 Japan will divert LNG cargoes to Europe in response to calls for supplies from the West amid continued tensions in Ukraine.
Oil prices stall amid talks of Iran-US deal February 9, 2022 Oil prices are hovering around $90 per barrel on both major benchmarks as talks between Iran and the US weighed down prices.
European Central Bank preps lenders for potential Russian cyberattack February 9, 2022 The European Central Bank is reportedly preparing lenders for a possible Russian cyberattack, as analysts warn the move could be used to de-stabilise Ukraine prior to invading. The Bank is on high alert amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Reuters first reported, having had its sights locked on the rise of scams in the [...]
Truss travels to Russia today in bid to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine crisis February 9, 2022 Liz Truss will meet Russia’s foreign minister in Moscow today in a bid to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis and “pursue a diplomatic solution”. The foreign secretary said in the lead up to her trip that Russia “should be in no doubt about the strength of our response”, referencing the raft of sanctions Nato countries will [...]
The cryptocurrency fundraisers behind Ukraine’s military effort February 8, 2022 Ukraine's bitter stand-off with Russia is being part-funded by cryptocurrency donations, according to research by a blockchain analytics and data specialist.
Two charged in connection with £3.8bn hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex February 8, 2022 Over $3.6bn worth of stolen Bitcoin has been recovered by US law enforcement and two people charged in connection with a major crypto hack.
UK sends 350 soldiers to Poland to ‘stand firm’ with Ukraine, says defence secretary February 8, 2022 The UK is set to send 350 soldiers to bolster security on the Polish border, as prime minister Boris Johnson prepares to deploy RAF Typhoons and warships to eastern Europe. “Poland is one of our oldest allies,” defence secretary Ben Wallace said today. “As strong partners in NATO and Europe we will both stand firm [...]
Biden: Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be halted if Russia invades Ukraine February 8, 2022 The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be halted if Russia invades Ukraine, announced US president Joe Biden yesterday.