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Ukraine Fundraising Gathers Pace; Korea’s Crypto Election?
Crypto support for Ukraine grows as Animoca halts Russian services. Super-rich Indians gaining crypto confidence. Could the age of South Korean crypto investors swing an election? Hacking group gives Nvidia an ultimatum. We’ll have more on those stories -- and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world -- in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Extends Rally as Russian Ruble Crashes Amid Ukraine Conflict and Global Sanctions
Anthony Saccaro, Providence Financial and Insurance Services founder, discusses the macro factors currently driving the bitcoin markets, including the Russian ruble's devaluation amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the prospect of interest rates hikes in the United States, and bitcoin's recognization as an alternative asset class during wartime.
Ukraine Bitcoin Trading at 6% Premium as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart from Kaiko showing bitcoin trading at a 6% premium on Binance’s Ukrainian hryvnia market, compared to bitcoin’s price in the U.S. dollar market following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Binance Executive Responds to Ukraine's Call for Blacklisting Accounts Linked to Russia
Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov sent official letters to eight cryptocurrency exchanges, requesting them to stop servicing Russian users because of concerns that digital currencies are being used to evade sanctions. Binance Chief Communications Officer Patrick Hilmann addresses questions over whether Binance should block usage of the Russian ruble. Plus, Hilmann sheds light on Binance’s $10 million donation to Ukrainian refugees and their ambitions with the Humanity First – Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund initiative.
Visa and Mastercard Block Russian Banks Following Global Sanctions
As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, Visa and Mastercard have blocked several Russian banking services, restricting transactions for many everyday people in Russia. “The Hash” discusses the weaponization of financial institutions, drawing attention to cryptocurrency’s independence from centralized entities.
Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for up to $300M
Payment technology provider Shift4 announced its recent acquisition of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, paying $54 million upfront with a potential future payment of up to $246 million. “The Hash” discusses the intersection of crypto and charity and how third-party platforms like The Giving Block can streamline crypto donations for users, as well as the utility of decentralized philanthropy as seen in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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.
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.”