Russia hypothetically accepts Bitcoin for oil and gas — if you’re its ‘friend’
World powers paying Russia for its oil and gas with Bitcoin is unlikely. Still, it's wild to see the cryptocurrency namedropped like this.
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Bitcoin miners settle for $1M after failing to disclose insiders’ dodgy past
Bitcoin mining startup Data Mining Group has settled for $1 million with state regulators and must pay back investors with interest.
— Andreessen, Meta
Meta board could oust Marc Andreessen over web3 investments, sources
Tech mogul Marc Andreessen is Meta's longest-serving board member. But his penchant for web3 competitors is becoming a problem.
Bukele denies Binance chief is in El Salvador to discuss Bitcoin bond delay
El Salvador said it wanted to launch its $1 billion Bitcoin bond in March. Now, it might not hit markets until September.
New York’s Bitcoin mining ban bill one step closer to passing
New York officials who proposed the ban said Bitcoin mining will cause the state to break its legally binding promise to reduce emissions.
— Crypto, Regulation
UK crypto firms given two months to clean up their ads or face closure
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency has warned more than 50 crypto companies to bring their ads up to scratch or face tough new measures.
Russia can dabble in crypto but won’t avoid sanctions, US analysts say
Russia's central bank is reversing its stance on crypto to avoid sanctions. But top analytics firms Chainalysis and Elliptic aren't worried.
BlockFi user data breached in HubSpot hack, other crypto firms affected
BlockFi says users’ personal details, including names and emails were targeted after hackers attacked its CRM platform provider, HubSpot.
FTX chief ‘frustrated’ with crypto’s anti-regulatory messaging over Russia
Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase have refused blanket bans on Russian users, citing libertarian values. FTX has already cut off Russian banks.
Sanctions, censorship, and ESG: Is Bitcoin still fungible?
With governments in Russia and Canada sanctioning specific crypto addresses, concerns arise over the slow erosion of Bitcoin's fungibility.