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Rarible Co-Founder on NFTs During the Bear Market and Mass Adoption
Rarible co-founder and Head of Product Alexander Salnikov joins CoinDesk TV’s Christine Lee at NFT.NYC to address Bill Gates’ recent comments about crypto and the state of Web3 amid the bear market. Plus, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Rarible’s Russian team and the growing use cases for NFTs.
Gold-Backed Stablecoin Can Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions, Government-Owned Bank Suggests
The U.S. wouldn't be able to touch a “crypto-golden” ruble, VEB bank researchers say.
Ukraine Sells Donated CryptoPunk NFT for $100K to Support War Effort
Ukraine has sold CryptoPunk #5364, the highly valued NFT it received as a donation in March during its fundraising campaign against Russia’s attacks. Alex Bornyakov, the country’s deputy minister of digital transformation, announced the sale in a tweet. The NFT was sold to an anonymous buyer for 90 ETH, worth roughly $100,000.
Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov on Freedom in the Age of Crypto
At Consensus 2022, Chess Grandmaster and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov discusses the role of crypto in geopolitical conflicts. Plus, his take on freedom and regulation in the space. Moderator: CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.
Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov on Freedom in the Age of Crypto
At Consensus 2022, Chess Grandmaster and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov discusses the role of crypto in geopolitical conflicts. Plus, his take on freedom and regulation in the space. Moderator: CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.
Binance Exec on Operating in Russia With Restrictions
At #Concensus2022, Binance Global Head of Sanctions Chagri Poyraz discusses how the leading crypto exchange navigates through operations in Russia without disrupting ordinary people's lives.
Ukraine to Use NFTs to Save its Cultural ‘DNA’ Amid Russian Invasion
Michael Chobanian, President of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, discusses Ukraine’s historic NFT-ization of its artifacts in the defense against Russia’s invasion. Ukraine plans to digitize “every single piece of art or history” it can, Chobanian said.
Ukraine to Use NFTs to Save its Cultural ‘DNA’ Amid Russian Invasion
Michael Chobanian, President of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, discusses Ukraine's historic NFT-ization of its artifacts in the defense against Russia's invasion. Ukraine plans to digitize "every single piece of art or history" it can, Chobanian said.
Ukraine to Use NFTs to Save Its Cultural ‘DNA’ Amid Russian Invasion
"Right now, museums and cultural sites are being destroyed by rockets," said the President of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine
Edward Snowden Explains Why He Doesn't Talk About Ukraine Crisis
Freedom of Press President Edward Snowden explains why he hasn't publicly spoken about the Russia/Ukraine crisis, and how the coverage of the war has shaped opinions.
