How Fears Of A Possible Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Is Impacting Bitcoin
Bitcoin price, in the face of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, is shedding 0.7% of its value and is currently trading at $43,352 on Coingecko charts Thursday, retreating from the $47,000 level it hit on January 1. Ethereum (ETH), the second most popular cryptocurrency also, is also down 2.14% to $2,873. The world’s most valuable cryptocurrencies are on the decline Thursday as news of a possible military action by Russia on Ukraine sends markets into a tailspin. Russian Invasion Jitters Jolt Top Cryptos Bitcoin is losing 3% of its value as Western jitters about Russian aggression on....
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Ukraine is currently undergoing turbulence and instability due to the Russian invasion. The disagreement between the two countries could be traced back to 2014 in the Revolution of Dignity. This is primarily after Russia annexes Crimea from Ukraine. Furthermore, Russia has fronted another invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The war between Ukraine and […]
Russian billionaires were already feeling the pinch as tensions between Ukraine grew. After Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to attack Ukraine, their net worth plummeted dramatically. They lost nearly $40 billion in less than 24 hours. Financial analysts believe the current Ukrainian scenario to be one of Europe’s most serious security crises since World War […]
On Wednesday, global markets have been volatile as Ukraine officials declared a state of emergency amid fears of a Russian invasion. Wall Street’s top indexes shuddered during the day’s trading sessions, and cryptocurrency markets slipped more than 4% during the 24 hour period. On the other hand, the price of gold has jumped 1.47% during the last four days, surging to $1,925 per ounce. Global Investors Are Concerned About the relations Between Russia and Ukraine, Wall Street Continues to See Sell-Offs While the globe grows tense over the ongoing issues between Russia and....
According to Chainalysis data, Russia's stablecoin usage has increased since the onset of the war, due partly to ordinary Russian citizens seeking to protect their assets. A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has shown a surge in stablecoin usage in Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has since seen sanctions and inflation impacting the country. Released on Oct. 12, the report revealed that the share of stablecoin’s transaction volume on primarily Russian services increased from 42% in January to 67% in March following the invasion, and has continued....
Groups supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been actively collecting cryptocurrency to fund paramilitary operations and evade sanctions, researchers say. According to a new report, these organizations use Telegram to raise money then used to pay for equipment and training. Paramilitary Groups Employ Cryptocurrency to Fund Russian Operations in Ukraine Pro-Russian groups have reportedly raised a serious amount of cryptocurrency for Russia’s military activities in Ukraine, circumventing U.S.-led sanctions. According to a study carried out by the digital asset....