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Economist: Gold and the Yuan Are Being Used for Sanctions Evasion, Not Crypto
European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde is raising concerns regarding cryptocurrency being used for sanctions evasion, and Tressis’ Daniel Lacalle explains why he believes other alternatives like the Chinese yuan and gold are being used for the same purpose. Plus, a conversation on the state of Russia’s economy as the war in Ukraine wages on.
BTC Price Breaks Out to Highest Point in 3 Weeks
Christine Lee explains how bitcoin’s recent price surge pushed the overall market capitalization back above $2 billion, a value not seen since the eruption of war between Russia and Ukraine. This jump follows yesterday’s price stumble attributed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks regarding rate hikes.
What Has the Russia-Ukraine War Meant for Crypto Social Media?
Lunarcrush Founder & CEO Joe Vezzani discusses the impact of a Russian court's decision to ban Facebook and Instagram for “extremist activity” as the war in Ukraine continues. Plus, a conversation on why the Ukrainian government accepting cryptocurrency donations resonates deeply with the online crypto community.
Is BTC Acting Like a Risk Asset Amid Soaring Inflation?
Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how bitcoin spot trading has been impacted by macro factors like rising inflation rates and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Plus, insights into bitcoin possibly showing a correlation with risk assets and how quantitative tightening could ease inflation.
Stellar CEO on Ukraine CBDC, $30M Fund for Blockchain Startups
Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins “First Mover” to discuss their involvement in developing Ukraine’s central bank digital currency hryvnia, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to maintain the strength of the national currency through this initiative.
Global Energy Price Jump Impact on Bitcoin Hashrate
“All About Bitcoin” Host Christine Lee presents data from Glassnode illustrating the difficulty of mining a bitcoin block, otherwise known as the hashrate, which dropped 0.35% on Thursday for the second time this month. Global electricity prices have risen alongside the continuation of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, possibly leading certain miners to go offline.
Ukraine’s Kuna Exchange Founder Michael Chobanian on Crypto Donations, Binance and Senate Hearing
Michael Chobanian returns to “First Mover” following his testimony at the U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing where he discussed the role digital assets have played in the Russia-Ukraine war. Chobanian shares his personal takeaways from the hearing, while also raising questions about why global crypto exchange Binance still supports Russian rubles for transactions.
Massive CEO on Fundraising Efforts for Ukraine
Jason Grad, Massive CEO & co-founder, joins “First Mover” to discuss his fundraising efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians struggling in the war. Grad sheds light on evacuation efforts for Ukrainian women and children, explaining the country’s role in the global tech community.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Signs Bill Legalizing Crypto
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill into law legalizing digital assets and setting registration requirements for crypto services providers. “The Hash” discusses the significance of this move during the Russia-Ukraine war, and how banks and other countries might react.
White House Senior Official on Crypto Usage Amid Russia-Ukraine War, CBDCs and More
Carole House, White House NSC director of cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation joins “First Mover” to discuss cryptocurrency oversight as the Russia-Ukraine crisis draws attention to digital assets.
