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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.
Bitzlato Co-Founder Released After Arrest in Moscow, Pledges Relaunch of Seized Exchange
“I could launch the exchange from my apartment," Anton Shkurenko said of the exchange multinational authorities shut down in January. The Bitzlato team has retained most of its users’ funds and could resume operations quickly, he said.
Darknet Revenues Fell After Hydra’s Shutdown: Chainalysis
After the infamous drug market Hydra was shut down last year, competitors quickly occupied its place.
MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe.
Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise but Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis
Victims appear to have become less willing to pay, according to a new report.
Los pagos por secuestros de datos disminuyeron en 2022, según Crystal Blockchain
Las víctimas de ataques por secuestro de datos, también conocido como ransomware, pagaron en criptomonedas a los hackers 4,5 veces menos en 2022 que en 2021, según un nuevo informe.
Ransomware Payouts Declined in 2022: Crystal Blockchain
Victims of ransomware attacks paid hackers 4.5 times less in crypto in 2022 than in 2021, according to a new report.
Wanted Russian Parliament Member May Own a Crypto Broker in Moscow: Report
Local media connected Andrei Lugovoi, a Russian politician wanted for serious crimes in the U.K., to a cash-based OTC in Moscow.
Crypto 2023: It's Sanctions Season
With state governments increasing financial sanctions in 2022, crypto services might become as cautious about "risky" users as banks have been traditionally, says Anna Baydakova.
Cripto 2023: è la stagione delle sanzioni
Con l'aumento delle sanzioni finanziarie da parte dei governi statali nel 2022, i servizi Cripto potrebbero diventare altrettanto cauti nei confronti degli utenti "a rischio" quanto lo sono state tradizionalmente le banche, afferma Anna Baydakova.