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Examining the crypto market’s reaction to the Russia–Ukraine crisis

February saw a noticeable shift between inflation and U.S. Federal Reserve news, followed by news of a conflict in Eastern Europe that completely overshadowed the

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Law Decoded: Crypto in times of war, Feb. 28–Mar. 7

A war rages on Europe’s eastern rim, having already left thousands of people dead and injured and millions more displaced. Digital assets have become so

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FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval

The global crypto derivatives and spot trading exchange FTX is expanding to Europe after receiving approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The

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Clear regulations will accelerate crypto adoption, says SEBA Bank exec

With crypto being in the sights of many regulators, many have wondered if regulation is good or bad for crypto. However, Christian Borel, Senior Executive

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Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance

The United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase has proposed the use of cryptocurrencies to help ensure compliance with economic sanctions. The recommendation comes along with highlighting

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Stablecoins will have to reflect and evolve to live up to their name

In the case of stablecoins, unfortunately, the name is so far a misnomer. The fact that stablecoins are pegged to a “real” asset does not

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6 Questions for Reeve Collins of BLOCKv

We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and throw in a few random zingers to keep

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Crypto industry seeks to educate, influence US lawmakers as it faces increasing regulation

Interaction between the cryptocurrency industry and Capitol Hill is becoming ever more intensive as efforts to regulate crypto grow in tandem with its popularity. The

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US Virginia Senate allows state banks to offer crypto custody services

The United States Senate unanimously approved a bill amendment request that now allows traditional banks operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide virtual currency

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Ukraine finds unlikely ally in efforts to bar Russian access to crypto: The Central Bank of Russia

Recently, Ukraine has called for “sabotage” of everyday Russians’ crypto assets due to an ongoing war between the two countries. Among many, its European allies