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Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over UkraineThe world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country.
Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine […]


March 7, 2022 0

Sberbank Apologizes for Buying Nearly All Graphics Cards on the Russian Market

Russia has been suffering from a shortage of graphics cards that can be used to mine cryptocurrencies, causing their prices to almost double. However, it was not ordinary households that purchased most of these cards. State-owned Sberbank has come forward, admitted to buying them, and apologized for causing the shortage. Also read: Bitcoin-Based Ethereum Rival RSK […]

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November 12, 2017 0

Five Leading Russian Universities Start Offering Cryptocurrency Courses

Many universities across Russia have added new courses to their existing finance curricula that are focused on cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, and blockchain technology. They will offer these courses for the first time this academic year due to high demand. Also read: Russia’s Finance Ministry Drafts Law to Legalize Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency Courses A number of top universities in […]

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September 18, 2017 0