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Over 20,000 Ukrainians Sign Up for Free Course on Crypto, Official Says

DIGIT — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:30:56 +0000

Crypto classes organized for Ukrainians have begun on a government-run portal, a minister announced. More than 20,000 people have registered for the educational course in the war-torn country which maintains an objective to become “the best crypto jurisdiction.” Thousands of Ukrainians to Study About Bitcoin, Mining, and Smart Contracts Ukraine’s ‘Дія. Цифрова освіта’ (Diia Digital […]

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Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Expose Members of Crypto Fraud Scheme Making €200 Million a Year

DIGIT — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000

A report shows Ukrainian Cyberpolice identified members of a group that defrauded people around the world through fake crypto investment offers. The criminal organization maintained offices and customer service centers with thousands of employees in a number of European countries. Cyberpolice Department Busts Ukrainian Arm of International Financial Fraud Scheme The cybercrime combatting unit of […]

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Ukraine’s New Fiat Restrictions to Boost Popularity of Crypto, Industry Says

DIGIT — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:23 +0000

The central bank of Ukraine has adjusted the fixed exchange rate of the national currency in U.S. dollars and introduced stricter limits on hryvnia transactions for citizens. The measures are likely to turn more Ukrainians to cryptocurrencies, according to a representative of the local crypto sector. War-Time Hryvnia Limits Expected to Increase Interest in Cryptocurrency […]

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Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale

DIGIT — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:30:45 +0000

Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Auction Digital Collectibles With Help From Binance Binance NFT, the marketplace for non-fungible tokens […]

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Crypto Exchanges Binance and Whitebit Offer Help for Ukrainian Refugees

DIGIT — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:30:13 +0000

The global crypto community has actively supported humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and two crypto exchanges are also looking to help Ukrainian refugees abroad. Binance, the largest coin trading platform, and the Ukrainian Whitebit have turned their attention to the Ukrainians who had to leave their country as a result of Russia’s invasion. Binance to Launch […]

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users

DIGIT — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:52 +0000

Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange to Give $1,000 in […]

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Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions

DIGIT — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:30:34 +0000

A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face financial restrictions. Authorities in Thailand Consider Accepting Cryptocurrency From Russian Visitors Talks […]

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Ukrainians Offered New Crypto Services, Bitcoin Cards

DIGIT — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:30:02 +0000

Along with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the country will be offered two cards that will allow them to spend their digital currencies in stores and online. Wirex Gives Ukrainians Access to Over […]

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Local Council Member in Ukraine Declares 124 BTC and 500 Tesla Shares

DIGIT — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:10:05 +0000

A government official in Rivne region of Ukraine owns close to $8 million in cryptocurrency and 500 Tesla shares, his declaration shows. The news comes as another Ukrainian lawmaker in Kyiv has found it hard to prove possession of the crypto holdings on her asset statement. Ukraine Officials Declare Crypto Assets, Fail to Provide Proof […]

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Ukraine Security Service Busts Criminal Group Selling Bitcoin-Stealing Malware

DIGIT — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:30:58 +0000

Law enforcement authorities in Ukraine have exposed a crime ring specializing in cryptocurrency theft and laundering of illicit funds for hackers. The gang, which provided services to clients on the darknet, has been dismantled as a result of a joint operation carried out with the United States. Cybercriminals From Ukraine Launder Millions, Offer Flash Drives […]

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