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Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Finance
Russia
Ukraine Has Received Close to $100M in Crypto Donations
Ukraine's president "shares our vision" that the use of crypto could be an "economic breakthrough," according to the country's deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Trans...
Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
By Amitoj Singh
Mar 9, 2022 at 6:55 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2022
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Policy
Russia
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
The official said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that Russia likely isn’t benefitting from crypto, but could see increased use amid sanctions,
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By Fran Velasquez
Mar 8, 2022 at 9:47 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2022
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Podcasts
Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for March 8, 2022
With bitcoin steady as commodity markets see heightened volatility, and a look at how crypto donations really work, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with its latest news round...
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Mar 8, 2022 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2022
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Policy
Tron
On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia
The Tron founder has been a prominent supporter of crypto fundraisers for Ukraine during Russia's invasion. But a comment posted only across his Chinese social media sent a mo...
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By Sandali Handagama
Mar 7, 2022 at 6:18 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2022
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Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for March 7, 2022
With macro factors weighing on markets and a global look at what’s happening today in crypto, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Mar 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2022
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Markets
Ukraine
Ukraine's Airdrop Tease Spurs Influx of Microdonations
Thousands of small donations ranging from 0.0001 to 0.01 ETH are flooding the Ethereum blockchain ahead of an announced giveaway.
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By Tracy Wang
Mar 3, 2022 at 12:30 a.m. UTC
Mar 3, 2022
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Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired dogecoin, now accepted among donations to Ukraine. (Getty Images)
Markets
Doge
Ukraine Expands Crypto Donations to Accept Dogecoin
The dog-themed meme coin joins bitcoin, ether, USDT, SOL and DOT as cryptocurrencies currently accepted by Ukraine.
Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired dogecoin, now accepted among donations to Ukraine. (Getty Images)
By Tracy Wang
Mar 2, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2022
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A screenshot of Crypto Punk #5364 (OpenSea)
Policy
Ukraine
CryptoPunk NFT Is Latest Donation to Ukraine’s $33M Campaign
The sought-after NFT could be worth $200,000 according to some estimates.
A screenshot of Crypto Punk #5364 (OpenSea)
By Danny Nelson
Mar 2, 2022 at 4:14 a.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2022
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Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for up to $300M
Video
Cdtv
Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for up to $300M
Payment technology provider Shift4 announced its recent acquisition of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, paying $54 million upfront with a potential future payment...
Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for up to $300M
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 1, 2022 at 7:14 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Policy
Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Ministry Decides Where Crypto Funds Are Spent
The government's crypto fund has received donations worth $16.8 million.
Map of Eastern European countries
By Amitoj Singh
Mar 1, 2022 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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