Binance Reportedly Investigated in US for Russia Sanctions Violations

May 7, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a U.S. probe over suspected violations of sanctions against Russia, according to a media report. The inquiry is looking into whether the trading platform was used by Russians to circumvent financial restrictions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Crypto Exchange Binance Faces Another US Probe, Sources Say The U.S. Department […]

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Ukraine Dismantles $40 Million Russian Crypto Pyramid

April 6, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Ukraine Dismantles Million Russian Crypto Pyramid

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Ukrainian law enforcement has exposed a financial pyramid originating from Russia suspected of making millions of U.S. dollars. The scam convinced victims to send fiat money and cryptocurrency by promising profitable investments in big companies around the world. Large Crypto Pyramid Scheme With Russian Roots Busted in Ukraine Officers from the Security Service of Ukraine […]

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Credit Suisse, UBS, Other Banks Facing Russia Sanctions Probe in US, Report

March 25, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Switzerland’s troubled Credit Suisse and its rescuer, USB, are subject to an investigation into whether bankers helped Russian oligarchs evade Western sanctions, according to a media report. Some major U.S. banking institutions are also under scrutiny within the probe initiated by the Justice Department, sources say. Credit Suisse, US Banks Investigated for Suspected Sanctions Violations […]

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Binance to Restrict Ukrainian Hryvnia Operations Via 2 Payment Providers

March 15, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Crypto exchange Binance will stop processing transactions with Ukrainian hryvnia through two payment platforms later in March. The move follows an earlier suspension of deposits and withdrawals using bank cards in the national currency of Ukraine. Ukrainian Users Lose More Fiat Options to Trade on Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance The world’s leading digital asset exchange in […]

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Russians Offered Ready-made Crypto Exchange Accounts Amid Restrictions

January 31, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Russian crypto traders have been looking to obtain unrestricted accounts for global exchanges as their access to such platforms is limited. Over the past year, the offering of such accounts on the dark web has increased significantly, cybersecurity experts told the Russian press. Supply of Crypto Exchange Accounts for Russian Users Doubles in a Year […]

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Ukraine to Be Best Crypto Jurisdiction With New Tax Rules, Digital Minister Says in Davos

January 19, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Ukraine will become the world’s best jurisdiction for crypto assets, the minister overseeing the country’s digital transformation promised. Speaking with media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mykhailo Fedorov praised the support from the crypto community for his war-struck nation. Crypto Donations Have Been Critically Helpful to Ukraine Amid Invasion, Fedorov Says During the […]

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Ukrainian Steals Bitcoin From Russian Darknet Market, Donates to Charity

December 26, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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A Ukrainian living in the U.S. has reportedly hacked a major drug market on the Russian dark web, diverting some of its crypto proceeds. The man says he donated the digital cash stolen from the illicit website to an organization delivering humanitarian aid across his war-torn homeland. Wisconsin Resident With Ukrainian Roots Hacks Russian Dark […]

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Bank of Russia to Test International Crypto Payments With Companies

December 20, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Russia plans to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments in trials with private companies, a member of its top management has revealed. The testing will be conducted under a special legal regime that’s currently under development. Russia’s Central Bank to Explore Crypto Settlements Amid Financial Sanctions The Central Bank of the Russian […]

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Ukraine’s Deputy Digital Minister Rejects ‘FTX-Democrats Narrative’

November 16, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Claims that Ukraine has invested military aid into the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX have been rebutted by a representative of the Ukrainian government. Speculation circulated on social media suggested such funds have been returning to the U.S. via FTX donations for the Democratic Party. Kyiv Official Describes as Nonsense Allegation That Ukrainian Investment in FTX […]

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Latest EU Sanctions Expected to Stimulate Russia’s Own Crypto Market, Exchanges Maintain Services

October 8, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The new crypto sanctions imposed by the European Union are likely to spur the development of the country’s digital asset market, according to a Russian lawmaker. Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the parliamentary Financial Market Committee, believes Russians will manage to bypass the restrictions. Meanwhile, major exchanges have reportedly informed Russian users that trading continues. Russians […]

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