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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
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services companies supporting sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect customers in the Russian Federation as well as those in Belarus, an ally of Moscow, backing its military operation. Western Union Condemns Invasion of Ukraine, Halts Services in Russia and Belarus Money … Read more
Blockchain forensics company Chainalysis is launching two tools that will allow crypto companies to deny sanctioned persons and entities access to their platforms. The move comes amid concerns that Russia may use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine. Chainalysis Offers Crypto Industry New Sanctions-Screening Tools As the military conflict in … Read more
Two weeks into the Russo-Ukrainian War, donations continue to pour in from generous blockchain enthusiasts worldwide. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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 … Read more
At the end of the trading day on Monday, Wall Street was roiled once again as major stocks plunged during the day’s trading sessions. Most news outlets indicate the Russia-Ukraine war is causing the bleak outlook and reports show strained financial conditions worldwide are currently the tightest since 2020. Meanwhile, bond markets during Monday’s trading … Read more
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
A number of payment and remittance platforms, now including Paypal, have restricted access to their services in Russia as western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine continue to expand. Fintech companies have been limiting operations in the Russian Federation also in response to Kyiv’s call for help. Payments Giant Paypal Halts Services in Russia, Maintains … Read more
In a rare move, Singapore is going to introduce restrictions on certain Russian financial transactions and crypto operations aimed at evading sanctions. The decision comes amid officially expressed concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of small states around the world. Singapore Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Impose Sanctions … Read more
Decentralized networks such as Bitcoin’s don’t know national allegiance, they only know math. And when you’re trying to get your savings out of an ATM, or send a payment to relatives in a war-torn environment, someone else’s politics is the last thing you want standing in the way of you and your loved ones’ well-being … Read more
