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Відео

Gavin Wood Donated $5M in DOT to Aid Ukraine

Alex Siman, Subsocial Network founder, joins “First Mover” to discuss their partnership with Polkadot creator Gavin Wood to raise DOT token funds to support the Ukrainian military in their defensive efforts against Russia’s invasion.

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Відео

How Are Russians and the Oligarchs Reacting to Sanctions Following Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine?

Uriel Epshtein, Renew Democracy Initiative executive director, joins “First Mover” to discuss the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed on Russia, specifically looking at the reactions from Russian oligarchs. Plus, a conversation on the impact of these sanctions on everyday Russians who oppose Putin’s actions in Ukraine and how Russian reformers are looking to create change within the country. 

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Ринки

Inflation, Tracked by Bitcoiners, Keeps Accelerating, and It Hasn't Even Peaked

The consumer price index, due out tomorrow morning, is expected to show inflation in February ticked up to 8% versus a year ago, a fresh four-decade high.

Inflation will be in focus this week. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images)

Відео

Ukraine Raised $100M in Crypto Donations

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents data illustrating the volume of crypto funds raised by Ukraine each day since the Russia invasion, amassing over $60 million through more than 120,000 donations. Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine has also received around tens of millions of dollars from several other smaller funds ... making the total amount of crypto donations "close to $100 million."

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Відео

Elliptic Executive: Russia Evading Sanctions With Crypto Is an ‘Overblown Concern’

David Carlisle, Elliptic director of policy and regulatory affairs, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how his firm is tracking the crypto donations to Ukraine and where the $60 million in crypto donations is being allocated.

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Відео

Geopolitical Uncertainties Boosting Demand for Privacy Coins in 2022?

Privacy coins Monero XMR, Zcash ZEC and Secret SCRT all saw large price spikes, possibly gaining favor from certain users over other cryptocurrencies.

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Думки

Why Russian Sanctions Could Push Corporations Towards Crypto

The sudden disconnection of Russia from the global financial system is a moment for reflection. But economic fragmentation has a cost.

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Фінанси

Ukraine Has Received Close to $100M in Crypto Donations

Ukraine's president "shares our vision" that the use of crypto could be an "economic breakthrough," according to the country's deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Відео

Market Rally as Biden Signs Crypto Executive Order

John Sarson, Sarson Funds CEO and founder, joins “First Mover” to provide his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets amid a recent price rally for cryptocurrencies.

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Відео

China Seizes Mining Rigs; Ukraine Crypto Backlash Warning

China busts mining operation disguised as E-V charge station. India sees future and possibility of revenue in crypto. Russians look to preserve value of cash, while Ukraine reiterates call for crypto exchange ban. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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