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Russia's bitcoin-mining industry is booming through war and sanctions
There's more bitcoin mining equipment flowing into Russia than anywhere else in the world as sancti…
Phil Rosen
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Rising energy costs and plummeting crypto prices mean public bitcoin miners are 'fighting to survive'
"Some miners may either go bankrupt or have parts of their assets purchased for cents on the dollar…
Jennifer Sor
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Bitcoin could soar 266% to $250,000 next year if ETF inflows stay strong, Standard Chartered says
Bitcoin could hit $250,000 next year before settling back to a range near $200,000, Standard Charte…
Filip De Mott
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Russia's central bank says it's open to using cryptocurrency for international payments as a way to counter Western sanctions
Russia's central bank continues to see the use of cryptocurrency within the country as a financial …
Carla Mozée
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From sanctions to bitcoin donations, here's how crypto is playing a major role in the Ukraine war
The various moves are a sign of the times: a 21st Century world arming itself with digital currenci…
Natasha Dailey
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Cryptocurrencies pose a threat to effectively enforcing sanctions, says US Treasury Department
Left unchecked, "these digital assets and payments systems could harm the efficacy of our sanctions…
Carla Mozée
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Crypto could give Russia several ways to sidestep sanctions — and bitcoin mining powered by embargo-hit energy is just one, the IMF says
Laws and regulations for foreign exchange should be amended if needed to cover crypto alongside tra…
Hamza Fareed Malik
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Russian lawmaker proposes accepting bitcoin for its oil and gas exports from 'friendly' countries like China and Turkey
Russia's head of the energy committee said the national currency of friendly buyer countries &mdash…
Shalini Nagarajan
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Russian oligarchs and officials are reportedly using crypto to protect millions from sanctions
Sanctions may have thrown Russian businesses for a loop, but leaders of the country are reportedly …
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The US may target Russia's access to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as possible further sanctions amid Ukraine war
The possible sanctions would likely target crypto exchanges transacting with blacklisted Russian ba…
Natasha Dailey
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BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF will now allow cash redemptions after pushback from the SEC
The compromise from BlackRock comes amid hopes that SEC approval of the ETF is imminent.
Filip De Mott
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The US has sanctioned crypto-mining firm Bitriver to prevent Russia from bypassing energy export bans
The US Treasury said that Russia's advantage in energy resources and having a cold climate make its…
Weilun Soon
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Bitcoin miners in Iran get the green light to resume operations after a four month hiatus — but it could just be temporary
However, the future remains uncertain of these miners being able to stay online with the ons…
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Concern that crypto could let Russians dodge sanctions 'underscores the need' for regulation, Fed's Powell says
"I just think it underscores the need, really, for congressional action on digital finance, includi…
Adam Morgan McCarthy
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A US Treasury official has warned crypto exchanges that help Russia skirt sanctions: 'We will come, and we will find you'
The US will track down and hold to account crypto exchanges and anyone else who helps Russia sidest…
Adam Morgan McCarthy
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North Korea is the most isolated country on the planet, but it still finds ways to steal billions of dollars
Despite heavy sanctions, North Korea has found ways to enrich its leaders and to finance its milita…
Ellen Ioanes
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Russia is building a new bond-payment system to get around US sanctions, as it tries to avoid a historic default
The new system will let Russia bypass the Western financial system entirely, Finance Minister Anton…
Harry Robertson
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Bitcoin could rally 40% by the end of the year, according to a top blockchain founder
Insider's Phil Rosen interviews a blockchain executive on the state of the economy and his bitcoin …
Phil Rosen
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The Russian ruble is now worth less than 1 cent as Russia bombs Ukrainian cities and sanctions pile up
The ruble continued its free-fall Wednesday after Russia escalated its bombing of Ukrainian cities …