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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently launched the KleptoCapture task force. The task force's aim is to enforce sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of neighboring country Ukraine. Of late, there have been talks that Russia might turn to crypto to circumvent its sanctions. The DOJ’s establishment of KleptoKapture is a move to nip this in the bud. Efforts to Mitigate Attack on Ukraine In a press statement released on Tuesday, 2nd March, Deputy Attorney General…

Billionaire investor Bill Miller has become more optimistic about Bitcoin since Russia invaded Ukraine. Currently, the Western sanctions are crushing the Eastern superpower’s economy and currency. This turn of events makes him believe they will likely look to regain control of their wealth with Bitcoin. Does Russia Need Bitcoin? On Thursday, Squawk Box’s Andrew Sorkin, a Bitcoin skeptic, asked Miller how Russia’s economic situation could impact the crypto market. Miller focused his response on Bitcoin, which he called “unique” from…

Bitcoin and gold are the leading indicators of how their respective markets handle a crisis. Currently, these two assets are feeling the full effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has severely impacted financial markets worldwide. However, their performances have been quite the opposite so far. As the stocks markets came crashing down, Bitcoin and gold battled to become the better inflation hedge. Since the armed conflict is far from over, we cannot establish a winner. However, we can use the…

It’s not just El Salvador. Lugano – an Italian-speaking city in southern Switzerland – has now confirmed plans to make Bitcoin legal tender. Not technically, however. The city’s infrastructure and laws surrounding Bitcoin will simply allow it to serve all functions that fiat money can. As a result, it could become a ‘de facto’ currency. Another Bitcoin Focused Economy The city’s adoption plans were detailed during “Lugano’s Plan B,” presented by city director Pietro Poretti, mayor Michele Foletti, and Tether…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, and the financial markets worldwide are still reeling from the shock. Meanwhile, the crypto market has seen immense volatility, with most assets moving from green to red and back again. According to an expert analyst from Bloomberg, it's the ideal time to invest in Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s Rollercoaster Ride Last week, when news of war in Ukraine broke out, all financial markets plummeted. The crypto market did not make an exception, and…

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, spoke out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian-Canadian crypto guru said he is "very upset" with Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, and his "special military operation." In a recent tweet, Buterin said: This is a crime against the Ukrainian and Russian people. I want to wish everyone safety and security, even though I know there won’t be. He further underlined his point of view, which is different from that of the blockchain network…

Ukraine has abandoned its plans to airdrop crypto tokens as a way of rewarding its crypto supporters. The country’s Vice Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced this news via Twitter earlier today. In the same breath, Fedorov disclosed that Ukraine seeks to sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to support its Armed Forces. Fedorov’s tweet read, After careful consideration we decided to cancel airdrop. Every day there are more and more people willing to help Ukraine to fight back the aggression. Instead, we…

The Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator “1inch” has added an all-new P2P feature to its DeFi arsenal. The feature allows users to swap tokens directly with other, individual users, rather than through an aggregated exchange. Unlike traditional transactions, this lets users make trustless trades through smart contracts that ensure both users receive their desired assets. Understanding P2P Orders As explained in a press release shared with CryptoAdventure, users must find a counterparty with whom to exchange tokens before using the…

Solidproof is proud to announce that they have secured licenses for their auto tool, which has the potential to take DeFi auditing to the next level. The tool’s beta version is available to dedicated parties who will help with testing and final development. Dubbed the Solidproof Automated Audit Tool (SAAT), the newly-launched product seeks to speed up the audit process, allowing the firm to bring certainty to multiple blockchain projects. SAAT introduces advanced code analysis that is much more efficient…