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[ad_1] Decentralized networks such as Bitcoin’s don’t know national allegiance, they only know math. And when you’re trying to get your savings out of an ATM, or send a payment to relatives in a war-torn environment, someone else’s politics is the last thing you want standing in the way of you and your loved ones’ well-being — regardless of what colors may be on the flag waving above your head. The Human Cost of Sanctions There are no winners in war. Bankers and politicians start them, and everyday individuals like you and I are told to suffer, fight, kill one…

[ad_1] On March 2, the global music media brand Billboard announced the firm has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) in order to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) project called Chartstars. According to Billboard, the Chartstars project will be Billboard’s first NFT product focused on music fans, as Chartstars aims to “commemorate achievements and milestones on the Billboard Charts.” Billboard Joins the NFT Ecosystem The American music and entertainment company Billboard has revealed it has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) in order to enter the growing NFT ecosystem. The company revealed on Wednesday that Billboard is launching an NFT…

[ad_1] Amid ongoing hostilities with advancing Russian forces, Ukraine has been increasingly relying on cryptocurrency donations to solve humanitarian problems and finance its defense efforts. Crypto helps the country to receive and quickly distribute money and operate internationally, a high-ranking government official has indicated. Ukraine Accepts, Spends Millions in Crypto, Deputy Minister Reveals Since the Russian military assault started, Ukraine has been actively seeking financial support in the form of crypto donations. “It’s a very rapid way to get a payment — in times like that you can’t just wait for days to get money and then you have to…

[ad_1] PRESS RELEASE. Looking for an exciting new NFT collection to be a part of? Look no further than Celestials Stellar Club. We are pleased to announce the public mint date of our first collection of 4,962 NFT exoplanets on the Ethereum blockchain will take place on March 14 2022. Celestials Stellar Club is more than just a NFT collection. It has quickly become a community of passionate crypto enthusiasts. Holders of the CSC NFT exoplanets receive perks both in the free multiplayer web space exploration game itself and also through future collections and upcoming airdrops. The discord group for…

[ad_1] Malaysia’s deputy finance minister says that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, are not suitable as a means of payment or a store of value. While digital assets are not recognized as legal tender in Malaysia, the finance ministry official said that they are an asset class that can be invested in. Deputy Finance Minister on Cryptocurrency in Malaysia Malaysian Deputy Finance Minister Yamani Hafez Musa talked about cryptocurrency Thursday in reply to a question raised by parliament member Nurul Izzah Anwar in Dewan Rakyat, The Star reported. The parliament member asked about the government’s role in monitoring and…

[ad_1] Veteran investor and fund manager Bill Miller explains why he thinks that it is currently “very bullish for bitcoin.” Miller noted that Russia has almost 50% of its reserves in currencies that are controlled by people who want to do them harm. Bill Miller’s Crypto Outlook: ‘It’s Very Bullish for Bitcoin’ Famed value investor Bill Miller talked about the outlook for crypto amid a war between Russia and Ukraine in an interview with CNBC Wednesday. He is the founder of Miller Value Partners and currently serves as its chairman and chief investment officer. He manages the firm’s Opportunity Equity…

[ad_1] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the Treasury Department is monitoring Russian efforts to evade sanctions using cryptocurrency. Four U.S. senators have written to Yellen raising concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency as a channel to circumvent sanctions. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monitoring Russian Efforts to Use Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talked about the Treasury Department monitoring Russian efforts to evade sanctions using crypto at an event hosted by the University of Illinois Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported. Yellen said: We will continue to look at how the sanctions work and evaluate whether…

[ad_1] More than three-quarters of Saudi Arabian residents are aware of cryptocurrencies, a new Yougov survey has found. However, the study also found that only 18% of those surveyed are presently buying and selling cryptocurrencies. Easy Accessibility of Virtual Coins According to the findings of a Yougov survey, about 77% of Saudi Arabian residents are aware of cryptocurrencies, which suggests that the asset class “has generated a fair amount of awareness.” The study data, on the other hand, shows that only 18% of those surveyed confirmed they are buying and selling cryptocurrencies. As shown in the study data, while younger…

[ad_1] PRESS RELEASE. NASDAQ and Times Square, New York – March 3, 2022: Brooke Shields, Make International and CasperAssociation have joined forces with leading global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain and IoT company WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) to unveil an industry-first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) minted from space on the Casper Blockchain featuring authenticated photography in cooperation with actor, model, entrepreneur, and author Brooke Shields. The NFT, containing a one-of-a-kind photo of Brooke Shields from her private collection, was sent by a WISeSat space satellite — marking the first NFT ever to be minted in space. The launch…

[ad_1] As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice Ukraine’s Latest Government Body to Solicit Crypto Donations The Cyberpolice department of the National Police of Ukraine has joined the government in Kyiv and Ukrainian NGOs trying to obtain funding through cryptocurrency amid Russian military invasion. The unit has recently posted an announcement on its website requesting “charitable assistance” in the form of digital coins. The law…