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Huobi, Kucoin Still Permit Customers of Sanctioned Russian Banks To Transact: Report

According to Bloomberg, a new report from Inca Digital finds that crypto exchanges Huobi and Kucoin are permitting customers of sanctioned Russian banks to transact on their platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the reported implications for the decentralized economy across the globe.

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Технологии

Ransomware Gang Conti Has Re-Surfaced and Now Operates as Three Groups: TRM Labs

The sanctioned hacking group with Russian origins is now operating as Black Basta, BlackByte and Karakurt, blockchain intel firm says in a new report.

The WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in 2017.

Финансы

Bank of Russia to Pilot CBDC in April

Digital ruble payments will be launched for retail purchases and peer-to-peer transactions, a central bank official said.

(Egor Filin/Unsplash)

Видео

Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions

Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations despite being sanctioned for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. CoinDesk investigates how crypto donations to Russian troops are flowing. "The Hash" panel discusses crypto's use case as a fundraising tool in times of war and humanitarian crises.

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Consensus Magazine

Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions

Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers.

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Политика

Russian Cybercrime Gang Trickbot Sanctioned by US, UK

According to Chainalysis, Trickbot is the second-highest earning cybercrime group, and has extorted at least $724 million in crypto.

Sam Bankman-Fried's reality has been irrevocably shattered. But he's still desperately trying to hold it together. (Getty Images)

Финансы

Bitcoin Miners Surface for Air as Sliding Natural Gas Price Provides Cost Relief

Energy producers finally have incentives to work with bitcoin miners.

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Видео

Russia's Largest Bank to Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, will release a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform by May, according to a report by the Russian news agency Interfax. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the evolution of the traditional banking system and future of DeFi.

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Финансы

Russia's Sberbank Will Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report

The bank's blockchain product director believes DeFi will one day replace traditional banking services.

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Политика

US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions-Evasion Efforts

The addresses are linked to Russia's arms exports intermediary, according to OFAC.

Edificio del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, en Washington D. C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)