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PayPal Deplatforms Independent News Outlets and the Case for Crypto

Veteran magazine journalist Matt Taibbi recently shed light on PayPal’s moves to deplatform alternative news publishers like Consortium News and MintPress in his article “PayPal’s IndyMedia Wipeout.”

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Ukrainian Govt Partners With Everstake to Save Ukraine’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Everstake CEO & Founder Sergey Vasylchuk discusses his company’s partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine to protect Ukrainian culture and World Heritage Sites through crypto donations. Vasylchuk discusses the impact crypto donations have had in Ukraine’s efforts against Russian aggression and the importance of preserving culture during a time of crisis. 

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Ukraine Government Launches Website for Donating and Buying NFTs

The Ukrainian government has launched a website for buying and donating NFTs, continuing to leverage crypto to raise funds amid the war with Russia. “The Hash” group discusses the role digital assets have played in the Ukraine crisis, noting the use of stablecoins by those affected.

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What Crypto's Increasing Correlation With Tech Stocks Means for Investors

Will Evans, CEX.IO managing director, the Americas, discusses the impact of macroeconomic factors on the crypto markets, noting the war in Ukraine and inflation as possible reasons for volatility. Plus, a conversation on crypto’s increasing correlation with tech stocks and developments in the derivatives market.

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Opinion

How Western Sanctions on Russia Could Make Crypto an International Reserve Currency

If oil and gas are one day denominated in cryptocurrency, we’re likely to see other industries start pegging their goods and services to crypto.

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Finance

Finland Selects Coinmotion, Tesseract as Brokers for Ukraine Bitcoin Donations

The two brokers will sell the bitcoin with the proceeds donated to Ukraine.

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Finance

Finland Plans to Donate Seized Bitcoins to Help Ukraine: Report

The bitcoin seized in various criminal investigations and donated could be worth as much as $77 million, according to the report.

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

Videos

Binance Denies Sharing Russian User Data With Law Enforcement

Binance denied allegations that it helped Russian authorities track donations made to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The Hash” group discusses the impact of geopolitical affairs on borderless technology amid the Ukraine crisis and the repercussions of being on the wrong side of public opinion.

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Opinion

How to Send Money to the Wrong Side of the War

A Russian emigre is teaching friends and family how to use crypto amid economic sanction. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments week.

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