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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Surges to $45,000, as Russia Considers Accepting the Crypto for Oil & Gas

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Bitcoin moved past its $45,000 price ceiling, after it was reported that the Russian government was considering accepting it as payment for energies. The news sent BTC to a 24-day high, whilst ETH also climbed to a five-week peak. Bitcoin BTC was trading almost 5% higher on Friday, as markets reacted to the news that … Read more

Anonymous Says It Hacked Bank of Russia, Monetary Authority Denies Claim

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Anonymous has attacked the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), according to a post on social media. The hacking group, which vowed to hit Russian government websites after Moscow launched its military assault on Ukraine, now says it’s also targeting foreign companies still operating in Russia. Anonymous Threatens to Release Thousands of Bank of Russia Files … Read more

Russia May Accept Bitcoin for Gas Exports, Lawmaker Says

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Russia is moving away from the dollar and the euro as payment options for its energy exports, and bitcoin has been mentioned as a possible substitute alongside the ruble and the national currencies of partnering countries. A high-ranking parliamentarian has indicated that Moscow may take cryptocurrency for natural gas and other resources. Russian Official Mentions … Read more

Crypto Pyramid Busted in Russia, Losses Exceed $10 Million

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Russian law enforcement agencies have gone after the organizers of a large crypto pyramid which has been promising extraordinarily high returns. The Ponzi scheme is being unraveled after a similar project defrauded thousands of investors in Russia, the region, and far beyond. Police Find Crypto Pyramid Organizers in Dagestan, Russia Officers from the Federal Security … Read more

Russian Law Requires Election Candidates to Disclose Their Crypto Assets

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The Russian parliament has adopted a new law obliging persons running for office to present information about their digital asset holdings. The legislation will amend a number of acts and apply to presidential and parliamentary candidates as well as government officials. Russian Politicians to Declare Their Cryptocurrency Funds Before Elections Members of the State Duma, … Read more

Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in Russia

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Authorities in Russia have arrested a crypto entrepreneur associated with an unidentified cryptocurrency exchange who is suspected of embezzling funds and property. According to a media report, the detained person is one of the owners of Wex, successor of the infamous BTC-e exchange. Owner of Wex Exchange Apprehended in Russia Russian law enforcement agencies have … Read more

Amid the Hottest US Inflation in 40 Years, Biden Administration Blames Rising Prices on Shipping Industry

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During the last few months, inflation has risen significantly in the United States as it has climbed at its fastest pace since 1982. Data shows younger families with children have been struggling to make ends meet, while reports further indicate retirees and older folks with fixed incomes are feeling the brunt of rising inflation. After … Read more