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Merkado

First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline

Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Merkado

Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.

(Ibrahim Boran/Unsplash)

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How Ukraine Has Used the Crypto Donations

The “Week in Review” panel examines the increasingly prevalent role of cryptocurrency in Ukraine’s efforts against Russia after the Ministry of Digital Transformation publicized how crypto donations are being used for non-lethal supplies like medicine and packed lunches. Plus, a discussion on BTC’s price volatility over the past few weeks and the upcoming shift in bitcoin’s hashrate. 

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Where is Bitcoin Headed as Fed Poised to Hike Rates?

With an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting about a possible interest rate hike, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his expectations for bitcoin’s support and resistance levels going into next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains how Teleport’s “CoinSwap” project could help preserve bitcoin transaction privacy.

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Merkado

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty

Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

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Tech

Bitcoin Miners’ February Production Fell on Shorter Month, Winter Storm

Mining power increased for most miners from the previous month as miners continue their growth plans.

A technician monitors cryptocurrency mining rigs at a Bitfarms facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.

Merkado

Bitcoin Weighed Down by Resistance; Support at $35K-$37K

Upside could be limited with the potential for higher volatility next week.

Bitcoin daily chart with resistance levels (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Tech

Now You Can Try 'Teleporting' Bitcoin for Greater Privacy With CoinSwaps

The alpha release of Teleport implements the CoinSwap privacy technique in an effort to improve bitcoin privacy by making transactions "invisible."

Still in alpha, Teleport could help preserve Bitcoin transaction privacy. (BOTCookie/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Pananalapi

Russians Looking to the UAE to Unload Billions in Crypto Assets: Report

Other Russians are reportedly looking to use their crypto to invest in property in the UAE.

Dubai, UAE