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Inflation Concerns Hit Investors, BTC Holds Below $40K
Crypto Finance AG Head of Trading Mike Schwitalla shares his insights on the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin’s price once again trades below $40K. Schwitalla discusses reasons for cryptocurrency sell-offs, inflation weighing on investor sentiment, and options trading. Plus, a conversation about stablecoin projects like Tether and Luna.

Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Enters Polkadot Ecosystem With Kusama Launch
Kusama becomes the tenth blockchain to support USDT, which already has more than $80 billion in circulation.

Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace
The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

Ukraine Asks Tether to Halt All Transactions With Russians; Tether Demurs
The vice prime minister of the embattled country has made similar requests with a number of western companies as well as major crypto exchanges.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty
Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

Hedge Fund Fir Tree Makes Big Short Bet Against Tether: Bloomberg
The asymmetric bet limits the downside, but promises big profits if correct, the firm's clients say.

Nickel Surges Above $100K, Investors Piling Up USDT
Nickel is having a parabolic run as presented in this “Chart of the Day.” It has surged 250% in two days and briefly traded above $100,000 due to a reported short squeeze and logistics uncertainty.

Swiss City of Lugano to Make Bitcoin and Tether 'De Facto' Legal Tender
The municipality wants businesses to accept crypto in everyday transactions.

Ruble-Denominated Bitcoin Volume Surges to 9-Month High
The increase comes as the West's sanctions on Russia trigger a flight from the ruble.

Crypto Donations to Ukraine Jump to $20M
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Chain.com CEO Deepak Thapliyal have contributed.

