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Live Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Testifies on Monetary Policy and Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is back on Capitol Hill to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update, this time testifying before the Senate Banking Committee. Powell indicates that the central bank still backs a quarter-point interest rate hike in March against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and balancing the unpredictability of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Chainalysis on Russia-Ukraine War: What Do Blockchain Data Reveal About Sanctions Compliance or Evasion, Ukraine Cancels Crypto Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot
Reversing plans, the Ukrainian minister of digital transformation has announced the cancellation of an airdrop to crypto donors via his Twitter account. “First Mover” hosts speak to Salman Banaei of Chainalysis for insights into tracking crypto transactions during the Russia-Ukraine crisis and how to ensure crypto is not used for sanction evasion. Timothy Brackett of The Markets Compass, provides his crypto market analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K.
Powell Backs Quarter-Point March Rate Hike, Ukraine Offers $48K for Any Surrendered Russian Soldier
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to Edward Moya of OANDA and Damanick Dantes of CoinDesk for their takes on bitcoin’s price movements, reaction to Jerome Powell’s testimony and the latest from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Live Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Testifies on Monetary Policy and State of the Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and the uncertainty of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Bitcoin Price Jumps as Demand in Ukraine and Russia Booms, Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good
“First Mover” hosts explore whether crypto can find its safe haven role in Russia-Ukraine crisis. Tanvi Ratna, CBDC expert at Policy 4.0 shares her views. Premiums for bitcoin are soaring on exchanges servicing Ukraine and Russia, Knox Ridley of I/O Fund provides his market analysis. Plus, Gitcoin Founder Kevin Owocki explains how crypto can be used for public good.
Bitcoin Extends Rally After Ending February With a 12% Gain, Crypto Emerges as Battleground Between Russia and Ukraine
The largest cryptocurrency was higher after jumping 14% on Monday, the biggest gain since February 2021. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee speaks to Anthony Saccaro, Providence Financial and Insurance Services founder, for his take on the bitcoin’s price action. Plus, insights from Patrick Hillmann of Binance on the debate over blacklisting crypto wallets owned by Russians.
How Is Ukraine Using Crypto To Fight Russia? Ukrainian Government Receives Crypto Donations Worth $16.8M
“First Mover” goes to Ukraine for on-the-ground interviews as the war with Russia intensifies. Guests include Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, who has close ties to Ukraine government officials, and Tanvi Ratna of Policy 4.0. Also, Nik De on U.S. sanctions and Starlink terminals arriving in Ukraine.
Donations Pour Into Crypto for Ukraine, Ruble Plummets, Bitcoin Breaks $41K
As fighting rages in Ukraine, and as much of the world unleashes tougher sanctions against Russia, the financial impact increasingly involves bitcoin. Joining Christine Lee is Mauricio Di Bartolomeo of Canadian digital asset savings and credit platform Ledn.
Ukraine Crisis: The West Unleashes SWIFT Bans Against Russia, as Pressure Against Russia Builds, so Does the Role of Crypto
“First Mover” has the latest as the Russia-Ukraine crisis tests the role of cryptocurrencies in war and sanctions. Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn sit down with experts to examine various ways cryptocurrencies are being used, and the implications. Guests are Liat Shetret of Solidus Labs, a market surveillance and risk monitoring hub, Alona Shevchenko UkraineDAO Founder, and Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder and CEO.
The Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Is Bitcoin the ‘Uncensorable Money?’
What’s driving the price of bitcoin amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Is this geopolitical event another stress test for the “bitcoin as uncensorable money” narrative? As the U.S. President Joe Biden announces new sanctions against the Russian government, “All About Bitcoin” fill-in host Lawrence Lewitinn speaks to CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun for their takes on this week’s top stories moving the bitcoin markets.
