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Elon Musk Steps Up to Save Ukraine's Internet, but Details Are Sparse
The tech billionaire activated his Starlink satellite internet service in the country and said terminals needed to access the service are on the way.
Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions
The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.
EU 'Commits' to Cutting Russian Banks Off From SWIFT Over Ukraine Invasion
More member nations are showing support for imposing restrictions on Russia's access to the international banking system.
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo on Russian Sanctions, CBDCs and Dollar Hegemony
If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.
Is Bitcoin Truly 'Uncensorable Money'?
From the truckers protest in Canada to the Ukraine-Russia crisis, is bitcoin ready to live up to being the "uncensorable money"? CoinDesk's week in review panel Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun join fill-in host Lawrence Lewitinn to unpack the top stories moving the bitcoin markets.
Bitcoin Faces Resistance at $40K, Investors Eyeing March Fed Meeting
Bitcoin facing volatility amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis with prices rangebound between $30,000 and $40,000. If BTC breaks through the key resistance of $40,000, we will be in a “bullish regime,” CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun says. Plus, people are sending bitcoin to aid the Ukrainian military.
Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Rise on Possibility of Russia-Ukraine Talks
Some traders expect the price bounce to be short-lived amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Apolitical Crypto Networks in Times of Sanction and War
If blackballed from the global financial system, will Russia turn to bitcoin?
ECB Wants Quick Action on Crypto Regulation Following Russian Sanctions
The European parliament earlier today postponed a vote on a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
People Sending Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine's Military
A bitcoin wallet listed by a charity organization has received more than 19 bitcoins worth around $700,000 to support the Ukraine military against Russian invasion. "Market speculation is a tiny fraction of the promise of bitcoin which ultimately is the ability to have uncensorable money," Naomi Brockwell says, adding that people are starting to see the real value of BTC. "The Hash" hosts dive into the uncertainty around where this money is going, how off-ramping these bitcoin would work and more.
