Russia claims successful strikes on Ukraine with hypersonic, ballistic missiles

The escalation may intensify regulatory scrutiny on crypto markets, impacting stablecoin compliance and potentially compressing valuations. The post Russia launches massive aerial assault on Kyiv with Oreshnik hypersonic missile, crypto markets brace for ripple effects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased tensions from the missile strike may destabilize regional security and complicate diplomatic efforts, heightening NATO-Russia conflict risks. The post EU’s Kallas condemns Russian missile strike, raising NATO-Russia clash fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalation underscores the persistent volatility in the region, potentially impacting global security dynamics and economic stability. The post US Embassy warns of potential large-scale attack on Ukraine within 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalation underscores the persistent volatility in the region, potentially impacting global security dynamics and economic stability. The post US Embassy warns of potential large-scale attack on Ukraine within 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia's gold sales highlight economic strain, potentially impacting global gold markets and signaling shifts in geopolitical financial strategies. The post Bank of Russia sells 900,000 ounces of gold, generating $4.3B in proceeds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased tensions and potential military escalation could prolong the conflict, impacting geopolitical stability and ceasefire negotiations. The post Putin accuses Ukraine of intentional strike, ceasefire odds decrease appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Switzerland's alignment with EU sanctions on Russia highlights increasing global regulatory scrutiny on crypto, impacting compliance costs and jurisdictional advantages. The post Switzerland adopts most of EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia, including crypto restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

European authorities have cracked down on a VPN that has been used for various criminal activities. The operation, led by investigators in France and the Netherlands with help from Europol and Eurojust, has dismantled First VPN, a service that has been heavily promoted within Russia as a way of evading law enforcement. Criminals used it to conceal their identities and infrastructure while carrying out ransomware attacks, large-scale fraud, data theft, and other serious offences. While First VPN’s fates seems well-deserved, there are concerns about wider attempts by governments and law enforcers to clamp down on users of VPN services. Various legislations have tried to implement new laws restricting access to the internet, in particular, those seeking to limit minors from accessing social media and other sites deemed inappropriate by authorities. Australia has already brought in such a law and the UK is looking to follow suit. However. VPNs providers have fought back, claiming that thei