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Markets

Bitcoin Higher as US Ban on Russian Oil Imports Roils Markets

Crypto traders are still evaluating the potential impact of soaring oil prices on bitcoin's price – if any.

Bitcoin faces price pressure below $40,000 (CoinDesk)

Videos

Ukraine Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation on Raising $60M in Crypto Donations

Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister for Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, joins “First Mover” to discuss the $60 million raised in cryptocurrency following Russia’s invasion and how it has provided critical supplies to their military and citizens.

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Videos

GEM Mining CEO on Rising Global Hashrate Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

John Warren, GEM Mining CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain why the global hashrate for bitcoin mining is increasing while the Russia-Ukraine conflict causes political disturbance throughout the world. Plus, a conversation on the differences between publicly traded mining companies and private ones and GEM’s plans to launch another 14,000 miners.

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Videos

Can Bitcoin’s Price Reach $1M?

Lark Davis, crypto analyst and author of Wealth Mastery Investor Report, joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain why bitcoin will eventually be worth $1 million. Plus, a conversation about Russia’s taxation on exchanging rubles for dollars or euros and the limited supply of bitcoin.

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Videos

Data Suggests Number of Ordinary Russians Adopting Crypto Is on the Rise

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating that the number of bitcoin addresses holding more than or equal to one dollar is rising alongside trading volume in Russia, possibly indicating that the crypto is being adopted as a financial safe haven by everyday Russians to preserve wealth and not by warmongers looking to avoid sanctions. Plus, data regarding investments flows into crypto funds.

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Finance

Coinbase Touts Blacklist of 25K Russia-Linked Addresses Allegedly Tied to Illicit Activity

Combating accusations that crypto is an ideal sanctions evasion tool, Coinbase said it has long taken “proactive” steps to root out criminally tied Russians.

Coinbase share were rallying Friday. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Policy

On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia

The Tron founder has been a prominent supporter of crypto fundraisers for Ukraine during Russia's invasion. But a comment posted only across his Chinese social media sent a more complicated message.

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