WhiteBIT Dismisses Russian Ban, Citing 2022 Market Exit and 8x Global Growth

WhiteBIT, a cryptocurrency exchange recently labeled an “undesirable organization” by Russia, said it lost 30% of its customer base after blocking Russian and Belarusian users in 2022. A Badge of Honor WhiteBIT, the cryptocurrency exchange recently designated an “undesirable organization” by the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office, has characterized the label as the “strongest confirmation” of … Read more

Report: Russia Designates Ukrainian Crypto Exchange as ‘Undesirable’ Organization

Russia has designated Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” banning its operations and criminalizing any association within the country. Allegations of Financing the Ukrainian Military The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has reportedly designated the Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” effectively outlawing its operations on Russian soil and criminalizing any association … Read more

Analysts Warn: EU Reparations Loan Could Upend Global Economic Landscape

Analysts warn that the so-called reparation loans proposal revealed by the EU on Wednesday, which would transfer part of the over $200 billion in Russian assets frozen to support the Ukrainian war effort, might fundamentally alter the global economic landscape. EU’s Reparation Loan Proposal Could Potentially Impact World Economics The proposal of a so-called reparations … Read more

Murder of Son of Ukrainian Deputy Mayor in Vienna Tied to Stolen Crypto Funds

The murder of Danilo Kuzmin, the 21-year-old son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in Vienna, is strongly suspected to be a case of crypto-related robbery and violence. Cryptocurrency as the Core Motive The brutal murder of Danilo Kuzmin, a 21-year-old Ukrainian student and the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in the Austrian capital, Vienna, is increasingly … Read more

Crypto Trader Dead: Police Probe Kyiv Shooting Amid $19B Market Bloodbath

Amid a brutal crypto market crash and soaring financial stress, the sudden death of a prominent Ukrainian trader has rattled investors and sparked an active police investigation. Police Investigate Crypto Trader’s Death in Ukraine During Market Turbulence A Ukrainian crypto trader was found dead, triggering a formal police investigation as market uncertainty persists. On Oct. … Read more

Ukraine Cyber Crime Bust: 5,000 Accounts Hacked for Crypto Mining

Ukrainian law enforcement recently arrested a 35-year-old man accused of hacking over 5,000 customer accounts of a hosting company to mine cryptocurrency, resulting in a loss of $4.5 million. Hacker Deploys Software to Remotely Manipulate Servers Ukrainian cyber police officers and investigators from the Zaporizhia region recently arrested a 35-year-old man accused of hacking over … Read more

There Is No Evidence Ukraine Holds 46,000 BTC Despite Widespread Claims

Over the past week, speculation has circulated suggesting that Ukraine might move to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR). A senior government official reportedly indicated that a formal bill could soon be presented to the Ukrainian parliament. Although the bill submission scenario remains plausible, some reports claim the country already possesses more than 46,000 BTC. … Read more

France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy

France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid France remains opposed to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine, warning that such a … Read more

Ukraine Legislator Expects Country to Legalize Crypto by Summer 2025

Ukraine is set to fully legalize cryptocurrency by mid-2025, according to Danilo Getmantsev, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy. Legislation for Crypto Regulations Near Approval in Ukraine Ukraine is preparing to officially legalize cryptocurrency by the summer of 2025, marking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its financial system. … Read more