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Are Heavy Russian Sanctions a Potential Bull Case Scenario for Bitcoin?
Analyst Don Kaufman says crypto is a way for Russia to navigate global penalties

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Below $43K as Ukraine Shadows Financial Markets
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 17, 2022.

Circle Doubles in Value to $9B in New Deal With SPAC, Cryptos Hold Their Ground but Investors Remain Wary, CoinDesk Live at ETHDenver 2022
“First Mover” hosts speak to Dante Disparte of stablecoin issuer Circle as the company doubles its value to $9 billion in new deal agreements with SPAC firm Concord Acquisition. Don Kaufman of TheoTrade shares his crypto market analysis.

First Mover Asia: Cryptos Hold Their Ground but Investors Remain Wary of Russia Invasion Plans, Inflation
Bitcoin fell earlier in the day but had recovered by the afternoon.

Could Ukraine Be the Crypto Capital of the World? Colorado to Accept Tax Payments in Crypto by End of Summer
“First Mover” hosts speak to Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister and Head of Diia City Project Alex Bornyakov, as geopolitical tensions weigh on global markets. Colorado governor Jared Polis (D) takes the hosts behind the scenes of 2022 ETHDenver and shares the state’s plan to accept tax payments in crypto by end of the summer. Plus, crypto market analysis from Lennix Lai of OKX.

First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Skepticism Over Russia Pullback
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2022.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars Past $44K as Ukraine Tensions Lessen
Ether and other major altcoins rose sharply after Russia said it would be receptive to a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict.

Cryptocurrencies on the Rise as Some Russian Troops Pull Back From Ukraine Border, a Year After the GameStop Mania: Lessons Learned From Meme Investing
“First Mover” hosts speak to The Wall Street Journal “Heard on the Street” Editor Spencer Jakab as he explains the thesis in his latest book “The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors.” Prices of bitcoin and alts are up on the heels of Russia’s partial pullback of troops near the border with Ukraine. Seth Ginns of CoinFund provides his market analysis. Plus, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares the latest news from the hearing of the couple with alleged ties to the 2016 Bitfinex hack.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Finds Firm Footing Above $42K
Investors continue to monitor the escalating tensions on the Ukrainian border as well as this week's Producer Price Index report.

Crypto Goes Mainstream at 2022 Super Bowl, US Figure Skating Team Launches Partnership to Accept Crypto Donations, Bitcoin Holds Above $41K
“First Mover” hosts speak to Adweek Consumer Goods reporter Paul Hiebert to review the crypto ads at the 2022 Super Bowl. Mark Clerkin of CoinList shares his crypto markets analysis. Chris Knierim, 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist, and James Lawrence, Engiven co-founder, share details of the partnership with U.S. figure skating team to enable crypto donations.
