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Latest from Anna Baydakova
Ukraine Seizes Assets From OTC Crypto Brokers for Working With Russians
The Prosecutor General's office said it confiscated $1.7 million in fiat and almost a ton of silver.
Gold-Backed Stablecoin Can Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions, Government-Owned Bank Suggests
The U.S. wouldn't be able to touch a “crypto-golden” ruble, VEB bank researchers say.
Where the Coins Go: Inside Ukraine’s $135M Wartime Fundraise
In Ukraine, crypto from around the world turns into bulletproof vests, drones and first aid kits. The country’s fundraisers explain how it works.
Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists
The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.
Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find
The infamous Conti ring’s internal messages, leaked in February, served as a jumping-off point for a new transaction analysis by Crystal Blockchain.
Bankoff’s Crypto Wallets Nearly Empty After Virtual Debit Card Provider Folds
The Delaware-registered company said Visa and Stripe cut it off for serving too many Russians, but on-chain data has stoked users' suspicions.
Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency
The Perspective Projects Agency will ensure that only fully identified people trade crypto on national exchanges.
Crypto Becomes Lifeline for Russian Emigrés Opposing Putin’s War in Ukraine
Financial censorship has gone from an abstract idea to a harsh reality for Russians who suddenly found themselves unbanked by the West and their own government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Payments Week.
