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Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Amex Suspend Russian Operations
Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Amex Suspend Russian Operations
March 06, 2022  |  International

American Express is joining Visa, Mastercard and PayPal in suspending operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, a press release said. “As a result,...

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Russian Flight to Cryptocurrency Hasn’t Happened, Analysis Shows
Russian Flight to Cryptocurrency Hasn’t Happened, Analysis Shows
March 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The narrative that Russians have been evading sanctions through cryptocurrency in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine may not be true, Bloomberg reported Thursday...

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EU Eyes Tougher Measures to Block Crypto Use to Circumvent Sanctions
EU Eyes Tougher Measures to Block Crypto Use to Circumvent Sanctions
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU will be looking at new ways to make sure digital assets aren’t used to dodge sanctions against Russia, a Financial Times report said...

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Rich Russians Turn to High-End Jewelry, Watches to Preserve Wealth
Rich Russians Turn to High-End Jewelry, Watches to Preserve Wealth
March 02, 2022  |  International

The Russian wealthy class, attempting to avoid the plummeting value of the ruble, are buying luxury jewelry and watches to retain the value of their...

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Russian Consumers Not Panicked by Sanctions, Report Says
Russian Consumers Not Panicked by Sanctions, Report Says
March 02, 2022  |  International

Day after a number of countries imposed harsh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, consumers in that country are more resigned than anything...

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Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Four Democratic U.S. senators Wednesday requested Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen explain how her department plans to get cryptocurrency companies to enforce economic sanctions on...

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EMEA Daily: China Will Sit Out Russia Sanctions; UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
EMEA Daily: China Will Sit Out Russia Sanctions; UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
March 02, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, count China out of joining the West’s sanctions against Russia for its war on Ukraine, and...

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US Treasury Adds Crypto Rules to Russia Sanctions
US Treasury Adds Crypto Rules to Russia Sanctions
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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...

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EMEA Daily: Switzerland Breaks Neutrality, Freezes Russia’s Assets; Dutch Antitrust Body Hits Apple with Sixth Fine of $5.7M
EMEA Daily: Switzerland Breaks Neutrality, Freezes Russia’s Assets; Dutch Antitrust Body Hits Apple with Sixth...
February 28, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East, and Africa news, Switzerland put neutrality on hold and froze all of Russia’s assets due to the invasion of...

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