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How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
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Bitcoin
How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
Michael Chobanian, Founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, comes back to “First Mover” to discuss the growing role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chobanian...
How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 1, 2022 at 3:31 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.
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 1, 2022 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Bitcoin could see a slide after a short-term bounce during the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. (CoinDesk archives)
Markets
Bitcoin
S&P 500 Conflict History Points to Short-Term Bitcoin Bounce, Sell-Off in H2: QCP
The macroeconomic situation parallels that of the 2001 Afghan war, when a post-invasion rally in the U.S. equity benchmark paved the way for a deeper slide.
Bitcoin could see a slide after a short-term bounce during the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. (CoinDesk archives)
By Omkar Godbole
Mar 1, 2022 at 11:38 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Ukraine Lawyer Says Country Has Received Numerous Russian Wallet Addresses for Crypto 'Blacklist'
Ukraine also promised a reward for the information, but the exact amount will depend on how much is used for the military resistance.
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 1, 2022 at 9:35 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Polkadot CEO Gavin Wood (CoinDesk TV screenshot)
Markets
Ukraine
Ukraine Opens Polkadot Wallet for War Fundraising; Founder Wood Donates $5M in DOT
The Wood donation sent Tuesday brings the total amount of DOT contributed to 309,939 DOT ($6.0 million) as of press time.
Polkadot CEO Gavin Wood (CoinDesk TV screenshot)
By Sam Reynolds
Mar 1, 2022 at 7:26 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Markets
Ukraine
SOL, ETH Rise With Bitcoin as War Continues After Russia, Ukraine Hold Peace Talks
Bitcoin's record-breaking daily gains trickled down to Solana, ether, and other layer-1s as the market factors in a possible end to the war in Ukraine.
(Zack Seward/CoinDesk)
By Sam Reynolds
Mar 1, 2022 at 4:21 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Markets
First mover
First Mover Asia: The Petroyuan Is No Russia Sanctions Buster; Bitcoin 15% Gain Is Largest in a Year as Investors See Opportunity for Crypto
The People's Bank of China maintains strict capital controls over the country's currency; bitcoin rose over $43,000 and most other major cryptos were well into the green.
(Garrett Ewald)
By Sam ReynoldsDamanick DantesJames Rubin
Feb 28, 2022 at 11:29 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2022
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Podcasts
The breakdown
Russian Banks Cut Off From SWIFT, Central Bank Reserves Blocked as West Responds
The latest in the economic dimension of the conflict.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 28, 2022 at 11:06 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2022
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