Bitcoin overtakes Russian Ruble
(Picture: REUTERS)Bitcoin has overtaken the Russian Ruble - after a crypto market surge coincided with Russia’s currency crashing.
The cryptocurrency reached above $41,000 on Monday afternoon, according to CoinMarketCap’s price index, having traded below $35,000 on Thursday.
The Ruble fell by around 25 per cent in that same time period, dropping below $0.01 on Monday to a new record low.
The hacker group Anonymous claims to have shut down a Russian gas supply as its cyber battle continues - following the country’s decision to invade Ukraine.
In a tweet, the group said it had attacked a company called Tvingo Telecom, forcing it to shut down the gas.
People in Russia are feeling the effects of the financial sanctions against the country, especially now they can no longer use Apple or Google pay.
Photos have emerged on social media of huge queues forming outside the Moscow metro as Russians struggle to find alternative methods of payment.
Instant messaging app Signal says rumours it’s been the victim of a hack are false and an attempt to spread misinformation via less secure platforms.
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