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Ukraine Launches New Crypto Donation Website, Raises $48M in 1 Day
Bohdan Opryshko, chief operating officer at staking platform Everstake, shares insights into his partnership with the Ukrainian government and crypto exchange FTX for the launch of a new crypto donations website "Aid for Ukraine." The collective effort has already raised over $48 million. Plus, the wider role of crypto in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal
BTC trading volume is low as investors position themselves for a busy week.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead to a New Monetary System
With most of the world imposing economic and trade sanctions against Russia for their actions in Ukraine, Credit Suisse strategist Zoltan Pozsar believes that this could be the catalyst for an “outside money” financial system. “The Hash” crew discusses bitcoin as a competitive currency to the dollar and the potential for a new monetary system.
Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation Website
FTX is converting crypto contributions to Ukraine’s war effort into fiat for deposit at the National Bank of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Crypto Entrepreneur: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline
“These are young people with burning eyes, sitting at their computers around the clock to save their state.”
Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report
Fines could reach as much as 1 million yen ($8,500), with executives facing up to three years in prison.
First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline
Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.
Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.
The First Crypto War May Lead to Lasting Peace
However the actual fighting in Ukraine ends, crypto will play a larger role in world affairs.
