Apple Pay to end support for Russian banks sanctioned for war in Ukraine
Apple Pay and Google Pay will no longer be available to users of these banks’ debit and credit cards, according to the central bank, however contact and contactless payment will remain available throughout Russia. On the first day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russians took out nearly $1.3 billion from banks, the highest amount since […]
Bitcoin falls to $36.4K as Ukraine move sends Russian ruble close to 6-year lows vs. dollar
Analysts observe that gold has outperformed “digital gold (Bitcoin)” in the aftermath of geopolitical turmoil, with the XAU/USD crossing $1,900. The aftermath of Russia’s expected incursion into Ukraine triggered more market woes on Feb. 22. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to new lows. As Bitcoin falters, gold comes to the rescue BTC/USD hit $36,400 on Bitstamp overnight […]
Survey shows Crypto is a hedge for 46% of Russian retail investors
In October, Bitcoin surpassed Tether and Litecoin as the most popular cryptocurrency in Russia. According to a new poll, over half of retail investors in Russia believe that cryptocurrencies like as Bitcoin (BTC) are a hedging asset connected with consistent income. Investing.com questioned 1,000 Russian retail investors to find out which forms of alternative investments […]
Report Shows Russia’s Most Prestigious Skyscraper Is Home to Crypto Hackers
The Vostok tower, Russia’s highest building, is located in the heart of Moscow’s city center and serves as a hub for hackers, cybercriminals, and money launderers. At least four organizations based in or operating in Vostok have been successfully linked to money laundering associated with ransomware activities, according to a report published by the Bloomberg […]
Burger King and Robinhood Partner To Serve Crypto
Now, eating a fast meal can lead to rapid weight gain—and I’m not talking about belly fat. When customers spend $5 on the restaurant’s app, Burger King and financial platform Robinhood are giving out Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program. Burger King dipped their toes into the cryptocurrency world in […]