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Ukraine’s Digital Battle Against Russia, Role of China’s Digital Yuan in Russia Sanctions, an NFT Collection to Highlight Female Role Models

"First Mover" hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister Alex Bornyakov as the United Nations records about 2 million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia's assault continues. Darrell Duffie of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research weighs in on the role of China's digital yuan in Russia sanctions. Crypto market insights from crypto exchange OKX Director Adrian Yang. Plus, celebrating International Women's Day, Lisa Mayer, Boss Beauties founder and CEO, shares how her company is helping bring female empowerment to the community.

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