Russia

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.

Edward Snowden Says Use Crypto, Don't Invest in It
Speaking remotely at Consensus 2022, the whistleblower also described most of those who signed a recent anti-crypto letter to Washington as "prolific public trolls."

Binance is Operational in Russia With Restrictions: Binance Exec
Chagri Poyraz, Binance global head of sanctions, discusses the role of the cryptocurrency exchange as tensions remain high over Russia's invasion in Ukraine.

Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation on the Lies Russia Has Told in the War
Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov shares at #Consensus2022 the lies Russia has told in the war.

Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov Expects Crypto to Replace Dollar as a Reserve Currency ‘in the Next Decade’
Chess Grandmaster and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov outlines his views on crypto’s role in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with his outlook on bitcoin.

