#Netflix suspends service in Russia over invasion of Ukraine

#Netflix suspends service in Russia over invasion of Ukraine

“Netflix suspends service in Russia over invasion of Ukraine” Netflix is yanking its service from Russia following exits by other tech and media companies over the invasion of Ukraine. Netflix confirmed Sunday that it pulled its service after the Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix found operating in Russia “too challenging given the increase in…

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# Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%

# Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%

” Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50% “ Data from blockchain-analysis firms show that Russian denominated crypto purchasing and trading on major exchanges have faltered, debunking theories that the country will pivot to digital assets to circumvent sanctions.  When Bitcoin rallied over 15% last week, some industry experts attributed the surge to…

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# OpenSea updates banned countries list sparking decentralization debate

# OpenSea updates banned countries list sparking decentralization debate

” OpenSea updates banned countries list sparking decentralization debate “ U.S.-based NFT marketplace OpenSea has reportedly begun barring Iranian users from its platform, sparking outrage from NFT collectors and raising fresh debate about decentralization in the crypto space.  On Thursday morning, Iranian OpenSea users started posting on Twitter that their accounts were being deactivated or…

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#Russian cyber attacks against US banks increasing

#Russian cyber attacks against US banks increasing

“#Russian cyber attacks against US banks increasing” Russia appears to have officially declared cyberwar on the US, taking what’s been described as preliminary steps at crippling its banking system and possibly other major industries, the Post has learned. The Biden Administration has been working with bank executives for months about preparing for cyberattacks in as…

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# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

“# US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government ” The Treasury Department and reportedly the White House are warning U.S.-based companies and individuals not to facilitate crypto transactions sent to certain Russian nationals and banks. According to regulations from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control scheduled…

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