Crypto exchange Binance has blocked transactions with Mastercard and Visa cards issued in the Russian Federation. The trading platform announced the move after the American payment giants decided to halt operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. Russians Unable to Use Their Mastercard and Visa Cards on BinanceContinue Reading

Bitcoin environmental concerns are often portrayed in misleading and exaggerated ways contrary to proper research. Bitcoin receives disproportionate media coverage over its tiny fraction of a percent of global emissions and relatively inconsequential environmental impact. Why this happens requires following the money into environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) accounting.Continue Reading

Less than 24 hours after U.S. President Biden’s executive order, cryptocurrency markets were back in the red, as the global market cap fell by over 5%. Bitcoin was once again trading below $40,000, with ETH hovering marginally above $2,500. Bitcoin As the smoke clears following yesterday’s executive order, crypto tradersContinue Reading

The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions Classify Crypto Assets as Securities to Close Loopholes for Russia OnContinue Reading