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Policy

EU Says Russia, Belarus Sanctions Extend to Crypto

Crypto assets fall into the category of "transferrable securities" and are therefore clearly included in the scope of sanctions, the EU said.

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Videos

Is Bitcoin the 'Safe' Crypto Asset?

Noelle Acheson, Genesis Global Trading head of market insights, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the current state of bitcoin’s price as the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts markets across the globe and the U.S. federal reserve is mulling a half-point rate hike later this month. Acheson explores BTC’s volatility, bitcoin dominance, and rising oil prices. 

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Should Private Businesses Restrict Russian Users Amid Ukraine Invasion?

Steve Ehrlich, Voyager Digital co-founder and CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his perspective on Ukraine officials calling private businesses to restrict Russian users, including international crypto exchanges. Plus, Ehrlich explains his bitcoin price prediction for 2022.

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Policy

Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

The official said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that Russia likely isn’t benefitting from crypto, but could see increased use amid sanctions,

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Markets

As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly

“The default setting is, ‘Go with what you know,’ which in this case means gold,” says one analyst.

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Videos

FinCEN Includes Crypto in Alert on Potential Russia Sanctions Evasions, President Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto

While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, concerns regarding Russian use of cryptocurrency to circumnavigate economic sanctions have been affirmed by FinCEN in a recently issued alert. “The Hash” discusses the current state of crypto regulation as President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on the crypto industry following new sanctions on Russian oil imports.

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Policy

Crypto Still Isn't Helping Russian Oligarchs Evade Sanctions

This feels like a perfect test case for crypto’s value proposition that has yet to materialize.

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Opinion

National Security at Stake With Biden's Crypto Executive Order

The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world.

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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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