Month: March 2022

Terra Protocol Reaches Maximum Issuance of UST Daily, LFG Foundation Steps In

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Terra, one of the top 10 cryptocurrency projects by market cap, has reached a UST-related milestone recently. The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), a nonprofit organization, reported that the protocol had reached the maximum daily issuance of its flagship stablecoin, UST. This is due to high demand that interested parties are showing in minting the asset. … Read more

Report: LBMA Asks 6 Russian Gold Refiners if They Have Ties to Sanctioned Entities

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The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said it wants six accredited Russian gold refiners to clarify if they have commercial ties with sanctioned Russian entities. The association’s request comes a few days after it revoked the membership of three sanctioned Russian banks. LBMA Accreditation The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has requested six Russian gold … Read more

Report: Official Says Switzerland May ‘Target’ Crypto Assets Belonging to Sanctioned Russians

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Neutral Switzerland may target crypto assets within its territory that belong to sanctioned Russian entities, a report has said. The report quotes an official who explains that the move is designed to protect the integrity of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. The official, however, warns that crypto-assets that are not stored with cryptocurrency exchanges are impossible … Read more

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

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The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country. Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine … Read more