Russia
Bitcoin Resilient as Commodity Prices Inflate, Dollar Strength May Hurt
The sustainability of bitcoin's gains is under question, as the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis has led to stress in the dollar funding markets.
Russian Banks Raise Key Rates to 20% in Desperate Measure to Save Ruble
The country faces sanctions from the West as the war against Ukraine continues.
Central Bank of Russia Braces for Turmoil With Nonresident Trading Ban
Nonresident holders of Russian equities won't be able to cash out, at least for now.
Ruble-Denominated Bitcoin Volume Surges to 9-Month High
The increase comes as the West's sanctions on Russia trigger a flight from the ruble.
Crypto Donations to Ukraine Jump to $20M
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Chain.com CEO Deepak Thapliyal have contributed.
EU Plans 500M Euros in Weapons, Aid Package for Ukraine to Help Repel Russian Invasion
The figure was announced following an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers on Sunday night
Elon Musk Steps Up to Save Ukraine's Internet, but Details Are Sparse
The tech billionaire activated his Starlink satellite internet service in the country and said terminals needed to access the service are on the way.
Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions
The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.
EU 'Commits' to Cutting Russian Banks Off From SWIFT Over Ukraine Invasion
More member nations are showing support for imposing restrictions on Russia's access to the international banking system.
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo on Russian Sanctions, CBDCs and Dollar Hegemony
If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.
