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.
Is it time a decentralised world created a scoring system for accurate information? February 26, 2022 Dr Chris Kacher examines how our industry can help to purify accuracy in the freedom of expression we crave.
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.
Crypto AM Daily in association with Luno February 25, 2022 The week in review With Jason Deane I have to admit to being a little emotional writing today’s update as the screens around my desk constantly stream updates from Ukraine, some from mainstream media and some from Twitter. This scene of a father leaving his kids to fight broke me completely. It’s unverified, but that [...]
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 [...]
UK taxman issues warning to crypto criminals February 24, 2022 The UK’s tax authority has said criminals should be "worried" by its capabilities when it comes to combatting crypto fraud and tax evasion.
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 markets slide as Russia invades Ukraine February 24, 2022 Crypto AM Daily in association with Luno The geopolitical uncertainty in the Ukraine continues to rattle global financial markets, with losses for all major cryptocurrencies this morning. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was changing hands for about $34,722 at time of writing, down almost 9 per cent over the past 24 hours. [...]