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First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline
The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Although Analysts Expect Bearish Sentiment to Fade
BTC was down 4% over the past 24 hours as geopolitical risks intensified.
First Mover Asia: India Commodity Price Increase Stemming From Russia Invasion Could Hurt Crypto Investment; Bitcoin Loses Momentum
An increase in commodity prices could eat into Indian investors’ skyrocketing appetite for cryptocurrencies; bitcoin, ether are roughly flat for the day.
Crypto Market Cap Pushes Past $2T as Major Cryptos Surge
Bitcoin’s rally to nearly $45K has propelled the increase.
Terra’s LUNA Passes Ether to Become Second-Largest Staked Asset
Some $30 billion worth of the tokens are staked by users to earn yields of just under 7%.
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.
How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
Michael Chobanian, Founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, comes back to “First Mover” to discuss the growing role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chobanian explains how crowdfunded crypto is being used to fund military aid, food and petroleum supplies.
Cryptos Retain Gains as Ukraine Security Crisis Continues to Deteriorate
Talks between the two sides appear to have led nowhere.
SOL, ETH Rise With Bitcoin as War Continues After Russia, Ukraine Hold Peace Talks
Bitcoin's record-breaking daily gains trickled down to Solana, ether, and other layer-1s as the market factors in a possible end to the war in Ukraine.
First Mover Asia: The Petroyuan Is No Russia Sanctions Buster; Bitcoin 15% Gain Is Largest in a Year as Investors See Opportunity for Crypto
The People's Bank of China maintains strict capital controls over the country's currency; bitcoin rose over $43,000 and most other major cryptos were well into the green.
