Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Kraken Announces $10M Airdrop for Ukraine Users
Kraken intends to distribute more than $10 million among Ukrainian users as an aid against the backdrop of the Russian invasion.
Community of Blockchain Project Donates $1M to Help Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has recently received part of the $1 million from donations that have been collected by enthusiasts of the blockchain project Solana.
Binance Stops Accepting Visa and MasterCard Cards Issued in Russia
Binance has stopped accepting cards issued by Russian banks starting today.
Thailand Will Allow Russian Tourists to Make Crypto Payments
The Phuket Travel Association (PTA) and the Bank of Thailand are considering the possibility of allowing Russian tourists to pay in cryptocurrencies.
Wirex Suspends Services to Russian Users
British processing service Wirex blocked on February 25 access to its products to Russian users.
Anonymous Hacks Russian Channels
Hacker group Anonymous has hacked several Russian TV channels as well as streaming services Wink and Ivi, and has broadcasted footage of the war in Ukraine.
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Blocks Russia-related Fiat Payments Due to War in Ukraine
The issuer of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), developed by Circle, has just announced on its website that in accordance with the international community’s sanctions requirements, it will block Russia-related fiat payments. According to the announcement: “In response to the extraordinary events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom have imposed expansive economic sanctions designed […]
