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Markets

Coinbase Says Crypto Markets Resilient After Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The crypto exchange said a more convincing recovery is possible once investors have more clarity on the Fed’s plans.

Coinbase banner on a building (CoinDesk Archives)

Finance

Swiss City of Lugano to Make Bitcoin and Tether 'De Facto' Legal Tender

The municipality wants businesses to accept crypto in everyday transactions.

(Bloomberg Finance LP)

Policy

Foundry Digital Joins Crypto Lobbying Group Blockchain Association

The digital asset mining and staking company joins as policymakers consider regulations for the crypto industry.

K street is the traditional home of political lobbyists in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

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Aaron Lammer’s Advice for Making It in Crypto: Just Do Something

After writing songs for Drake and the Kardashians and hosting a podcast about QuadrigaCX, Aaron Lammer joined quant crypto trading firm Radkl. It’s not as big a stretch as you might think.

Aaron Lammer (Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg/Getty)

Finance

Ukraine Receives Over $7M in Crypto Donations After Airdrop Announcement

It is currently unknown what the airdrop entails, although Ukraine’s tax office announced there will be no tax on captured Russian tanks.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: China’s Potential SWIFT Competitor CIPS Won't Help Russia Much; Bitcoin, Ether Rise Again

The Chinese system has just 75 members and processes only a fraction of the transactions that SWIFT handles.

Kyiv. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Policy

At Least $14M Out of $26M in Donated Crypto to Ukraine Already Disbursed

The founder of the Kuna crypto exchange behind the government's crypto fundraising said on CoinDesk TV that the money is being spent "efficiently."

(Michael Chobanian on CoinDesk TV)

Finance

Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for Up to $300M

The payment services company is paying $54 million upfront with potential payments of up to $246 million.

Donate button on keyboard (Shutterstock)