As crypto-focused and crypto-friendly FinTechs follow Wise’s lead in cutting off remittances to Russia, the core neutrality principle that bitcoin brought to the industry is being tested, financially and morally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Not every financial sector has joined the movement to shut out Russia since its invasion of the Ukraine last week, The Financial Times reported Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
In the world of crypto exchanges, user privacy and security are paramount, and companies are stepping up their efforts to provide a safe experience for consumers and preparing for any potential regulation that may require a high level of compliance. Get the Full Story Complete...
Ukraine has been receiving crypto wallet addresses connected to Russian politicians in the wake of an effort to find and blacklist them, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
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Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The European Union has been praised for its proposed bill to regulate crypto assets, the Markets in Crypto-assets directive (MiCA), as it was an ambitious attempt to create a new regulatory framework for all unregulated crypto-assets. When Europe proposed it in 2020, it was the...
The U.S. government has said crypto exchanges shouldn’t facilitate transactions for individuals or entities that have been recently added to a sanctions list, including some Russian oligarchs or entities, a Coindesk report said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The Ukrainian government has been buying important supplies, including gas, food and military equipment, using cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported Monday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
