Russia
Should Private Businesses Restrict Russian Users Amid Ukraine Invasion?
Steve Ehrlich, Voyager Digital co-founder and CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his perspective on Ukraine officials calling private businesses to restrict Russian users, including international crypto exchanges. Plus, Ehrlich explains his bitcoin price prediction for 2022.
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
The official said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that Russia likely isn’t benefitting from crypto, but could see increased use amid sanctions,
As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly
“The default setting is, ‘Go with what you know,’ which in this case means gold,” says one analyst.
Crypto Exchange CoinZoom Suspending New Russia-Based Accounts: Report
Existing account holders in Russia won’t be blocked although they will still be screened against sanctions lists, CoinZoom’s CEO said.
FinCEN Includes Crypto in Alert on Potential Russia Sanctions Evasions, President Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto
While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, concerns regarding Russian use of cryptocurrency to circumnavigate economic sanctions have been affirmed by FinCEN in a recently issued alert. “The Hash” discusses the current state of crypto regulation as President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on the crypto industry following new sanctions on Russian oil imports.
Crypto Still Isn't Helping Russian Oligarchs Evade Sanctions
This feels like a perfect test case for crypto’s value proposition that has yet to materialize.
Bitcoin Higher as US Ban on Russian Oil Imports Roils Markets
Crypto traders are still evaluating the potential impact of soaring oil prices on bitcoin's price – if any.
Ukraine Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation on Raising $60M in Crypto Donations
Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister for Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, joins “First Mover” to discuss the $60 million raised in cryptocurrency following Russia’s invasion and how it has provided critical supplies to their military and citizens.
