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Biden’s Executive Order Draws Mixed Reactions From Global Crypto Community
Crypto advocates worldwide are somewhat underwhelmed by the U.S. president’s recent executive order on crypto regulation.

US Bill Targets E-CNY; Russian Sanctions Hurting Public
Chainalysis launches free sanction screening tools. U.S. senators take aim at China’s digital yuan, while Russian sanctions highlight financial sovereignty issues. Tomorrowland to bring music to Web 3 with FTX Europe. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of The “Daily Forkast.”

China’s Digital Yuan Targeted in New Bill From 9 GOP Senators
The Say No to the Silk Road Act stems from not only the well-known privacy concerns around the Chinese CBDC, but also from worries it could be a tool to evade sanctions.

China Seizes Mining Rigs; Ukraine Crypto Backlash Warning
China busts mining operation disguised as E-V charge station. India sees future and possibility of revenue in crypto. Russians look to preserve value of cash, while Ukraine reiterates call for crypto exchange ban. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia
The Tron founder has been a prominent supporter of crypto fundraisers for Ukraine during Russia's invasion. But a comment posted only across his Chinese social media sent a more complicated message.

China Discusses the Metaverse; Blockchain Community Comes Together
Regulation a watch word at China’s Two Sessions. Singapore announces Russia sanctions. Web 3 company CEO speaks on foundation of Aid For Ukraine DAO. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Could China and The Digital Yuan Help Russia Amid Global Sanctions?
Ananya Kumar, GeoEconomics Center assistant director at the Atlantic Council, discusses the economic relationships between Russia and China and how China’s e-CNY may help facilitate a shift away from the U.S. dollar.

Chainalysis Exec: ‘Unlikely’ That Russia Is Evading Sanctions Through Crypto
As U.S. lawmakers push the Treasury Dept. to ensure Russia is not evading sanctions with crypto, Salman Banei, Chainalysis head of public policy for North America, responds to the concern, emphasizing the transparency of open blockchain networks. Banei explains how Chainalysis tackles mixers and other DeFi protocols in its cross-chain monitoring.

Russian Accounts Frozen in South Korea; China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Agenda
Crypto donations continue to flood in for Ukraine. South Korea’s Gopax freezes Russian accounts. Could Ukraine be on the agenda at China’s “Two Sessions”? Demand for blockchain education soars in India. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”


