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EU Bans High-Value Crypto Services to Russia in New Round of Sanctions
European institutions are closing crypto loopholes for Russia with the latest package of penalties imposed by the EU over Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine....
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Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a “reliable and profitable” investment option....
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Deutsche Bank to Exit Russia, Says There Will Be No New Business There
Germany’s Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial services giant to confirm it’s leaving Russia over Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine. The bank...
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Western Union Suspends Operations in Russia, Belarus Over Ukraine War
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services companies supporting sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect...
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Chainalysis Launches Screening Tools Designed to Prevent Sanctions Evasion
Blockchain forensics company Chainalysis is launching two tools that will allow crypto companies to deny sanctioned persons and entities access to their platforms....