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Ukrainian Lawyer In Close Contact With Top Government Officials: The World of Blockchain Should Be Free From War Criminals

Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, a former advisor to Ukrainian government's Ministry of Digital Transformation, joins “First Mover” to explain how his country is utilizing cryptocurrency in its fight against Russia. Afian speaks on Russian and Belarusian politicians turning to crypto amid global sanctions, Ukraine’s membership application to the European Union and Russia's pilot program with a digital ruble.

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Russian Ruble Plunges; Ukraine DAO Aids Civilians

Crypto bounces back as sanctions bite. USDT-RUB trading volume spikes with Russian financial stability shaken. Ukraine DAO supports military efforts from civilians. 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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What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the State of the Union address later this evening, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares what to expect from Biden's remarks on inflation and other economic issues. Plus, a look into how the U.S. will respond to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and an update on the status of Elon Musk’s promised Starlink terminals for Ukraine.

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How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion

Michael Chobanian, Founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, comes back to “First Mover” to discuss the growing role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chobanian explains how crowdfunded crypto is being used to fund military aid, food and petroleum supplies.

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Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $45K on Increased Demand From Ukraine and Russia

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 1, 2022.

Bitcoin extended Monday's rally even as traditional markets signal caution. (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Decides Where Crypto Funds Are Spent

The government's crypto fund has received donations worth $16.8 million.

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Markets

S&P 500 Conflict History Points to Short-Term Bitcoin Bounce, Sell-Off in H2: QCP

The macroeconomic situation parallels that of the 2001 Afghan war, when a post-invasion rally in the U.S. equity benchmark paved the way for a deeper slide.

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Cryptos Retain Gains as Ukraine Security Crisis Continues to Deteriorate

Talks between the two sides appear to have led nowhere.

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation wants crypto exchanges to block Russian users. (Lucy Shires/Getty)

Policy

Ukraine Lawyer Says Country Has Received Numerous Russian Wallet Addresses for Crypto 'Blacklist'

Ukraine also promised a reward for the information, but the exact amount will depend on how much is used for the military resistance.

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Ukraine Opens Polkadot Wallet for War Fundraising; Founder Wood Donates $5M in DOT

The Wood donation sent Tuesday brings the total amount of DOT contributed to 309,939 DOT ($6.0 million) as of press time.

Polkadot CEO Gavin Wood (CoinDesk TV screenshot)