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Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges

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Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine Bans Clients From Sending Hryvnia to Crypto Trading Platforms Ukraine’s largest bank in terms … Read more

British Investment Bank HSBC Joins Metaverse via Sandbox, Animoca Brands Partnership

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The British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, HSBC, has revealed it has partnered with the blockchain virtual gaming platform The Sandbox. According to the platform’s parent company, Animoca Brands, HSBC is the first global financial services provider to enter The Sandbox metaverse. HSBC Steps Into the Metaverse Over the last 12 months, … Read more

Deutsche Bank to Exit Russia, Says There Will Be No New Business There

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Germany’s Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial services giant to confirm it’s leaving Russia over Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine. The bank has been reducing its Russian exposure since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea and the conflict in Eastern Ukraine erupted. Amid Ongoing War in Ukraine, Deutsche Bank Pulls Out of Russia Deutsche Bank, … Read more

US Banking Giants Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Wind Down Business in Russia

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Global investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are winding down business in the Russian Federation. The move comes as western sanctions against Moscow over its decision to launch a military invasion of Ukraine continue to expand, supported by leading financial institutions. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Scale Down Russian Operations Goldman Sachs Group and JPMorgan … Read more

Ukraine Central Bank Limits Cash Withdrawals Amid Russian Assault

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The central bank of Ukraine has capped withdrawals of cash in national fiat and banned those in foreign currency. The monetary authority says the measures aim to ensure the functioning of the nation’s financial system under the martial law introduced in response to Russia’s military offensive. National Bank of Ukraine Restricts Hryvnia Withdrawals, Fixes Exchange … Read more

Crypto Exchange Binance Joins Expert Center at Russian Banks Association

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Digital asset exchange Binance has become the first crypto company to support the Association of Banks of Russia in efforts devoted to regulating the country’s growing cryptocurrency market. The coin trading platform will also work with authorities in Moscow as they try to adopt rules for the industry. Binance to Provide Crypto Expertise to Russian … Read more

Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Considers Blockchain Tech for Stock Market

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The Central Bank of Iran soon plans to launch the pilot phase of its digital currency project, an official unveiled. The Islamic Republic hopes to a join a growing club of nations that want to take advantage of having a sovereign coin, while it also seeks to implement blockchain technology in other areas. Iran to … Read more