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Cryptocurrency Worth $1.5M Seized From Former Ukrainian Head of State Communications
The seizure was supported by the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine.
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Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the factors that caused bitcoin to briefly spike to $30,000. When will a crypt...
Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law

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Ukraine Has Raised $225M in Crypto to Fight Russian Invasion, but Donations Have Stagnated Over the Last Year: Crystal
Ukraine attracted over $225 million from supporters around the world, while Russian military fundraisers only scored several millions.
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IRS, Chainalysis and Ukraine Targeting Russian Crypto Sanctions Evaders Jointly
The IRS Criminal Investigation division is supporting Ukrainian investigators by providing blockchain analysis tools.
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DOJ Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg
DOJ Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed Russian customers to access the exchan...
DOJ Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg

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Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report
Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on the crypto exchange more than a year following a wartime prohibitio...
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In the Ukraine War, Stellar Aid Assist Is Using Crypto to Give Mass Aid
The payment app that leverages stablecoins for fast and cheap transfer was designed to be user-friendly for trauma and disaster victims. That’s why Stellar Aid Assist is one...
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This Ukrainian Startup Is Looking to Automate Crypto Crime Reporting Using Smart Contracts, AI
The project allows users to report cryptocurrency wallets related to scams, sanctions violations, terrorism financing and other crimes.
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Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions
Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions
Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations despite being sanctioned for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. CoinDesk investigates how crypto do...
Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions

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Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions
Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers.
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