Conti Leaks Reveal the Ransomware Group’s Links to Russia

Members of the Conti ransomware group may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc. Powered by...

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Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
Mar19

Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges

Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine Bans Clients From Sending Hryvnia to Crypto Trading Platforms Ukraine’s largest bank in terms of assets, Privatbank, has prohibited its clients from...

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Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX
Mar19

Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX

Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority has licensed two cryptocurrency exchanges: Binance and FTX. The regulator was formed last week when Dubai approved its first law to regulate crypto assets. Dubai Licenses Binance and FTX Cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and Binance have been licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). The regulator was established last week when the first law to regulate crypto assets was...

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US Senators Introduce Crypto Sanctions Bill — Expert Says It’s Overbroad, Unconstitutional
Mar19

US Senators Introduce Crypto Sanctions Bill — Expert Says It’s Overbroad, Unconstitutional

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and 10 other lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022.” The bill “would place sweeping restrictions on persons who build, operate, and use cryptocurrency networks even if they have no knowledge or intent to help evade sanctions,” an expert said. Lawmakers Unveil Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a...

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Luno Launches Venture Fund to Invest in Over 200 Crypto and Fintech Startups per Year
Mar19

Luno Launches Venture Fund to Invest in Over 200 Crypto and Fintech Startups per Year

Luno cryptocurrency exchange recently announced the launch of an investment arm, Luno Expeditions, whose objective is to invest in fintech, crypto, and Web3 startups globally. The investment arm will target digital assets and later-stage companies starting from Series A upwards. Funding Over 200 Startups per Year One of Africa’s pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges, Luno, recently announced the launch of an early-stage investment arm...

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