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Russia's Top Officials Unable to Agree on Crypto Regulation, Despite Putin's Call for Compromise
Top Russian government officials failed to reach an agreement on how to regulate cryptocurrencies despite President Vladimir Putin calling for a quick solution. "The Hash" co-host George Kaloudis said that while it's weird Russia isn't immediately banning crypto, this disagreement isn't surprising. Plus, the panel points to the central bank's continued stress about crypto risks and why maintaining that stance is like "beating a dead horse."

What’s Moving the Crypto Markets?
Bitcoin rose above $44,000 for the first time since the end of last week as optimism over an easing of tensions around the Ukrainian border renewed investors’ appetite for risk-on assets. CoinFund’s Seth Ginns discusses his take on the catalyst for driving the markets higher and where BTC is headed next.

Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading
The chief of the Hungarian National Bank said he supports banning crypto trading and mining in the European Union, adding he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the mounting regulatory threats to the digital asset space.

Bandai Namco Plans IP Metaverse; Russia’s Crypto Flip
UN approves Chinese NFT standard. Japan’s Bandai Namco to create IP metaverse. Russia U-turns on crypto, but will it last? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

North Korea Gains From Cyberattacks; Russia Crypto Mining Tax?
Crypto cyberattacks benefit North Korea’s finances. Russian miners on alert over crypto tax. Crypto market cap rebounds above US$2 trillion mark. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Russian Ministry Against Crypto Ban, Korea Plans Metaverse Protection
Russia’s Ministry of Finance opposed to crypto ban. Korea steps up efforts to protect metaverse users. NFT and crypto markets diverging. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Russia’s Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
Russia needs to regulate cryptocurrencies, not ban them, says the head of the financial policy department at Russia’s Ministry of Finance, Ivan Chebeskov. This comes as the Bank of Russia issued a report earlier this month calling for all crypto trading and mining to be made illegal in the country.


