Japanese Crypto Exchanges Must Support Sanctions Imposed Against Russia
The Japanese government has required local crypto exchange companies not to process transactions with digital assets that are subject to sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
FCA Orders BTC ATMs to Close in the UK
The UK’s financial regulator (FCA) has issued crypto ATM operators to suspend their services.
Roofstock Attracts $240M and its Market Valuation Hits $1.9B
The digital real estate platform has recently raised $240 million in a Series E funding round.
New York Nightclub Starts Accepting BTC and ETH Payments
Somewhere Nowhere has recently became the first nightclub in New York to accept payment for its services in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Kraken Announces $10M Airdrop for Ukraine Users
Kraken intends to distribute more than $10 million among Ukrainian users as an aid against the backdrop of the Russian invasion.
Chainalysis Introduces Tools to Detect Sanctioned Crypto Wallets
Analytical firm Chainalysis has recently announced the launch of two new free tools to identify sanctioned crypto wallets.
Central Bank of Romania to Acquire Blockchain Platform for Payments Processing
The Central Bank of Romania has recently announced it has given permission to blockchain project Elrond to purchase the Twispay.
