Russia

Michael Chobanian, President of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, discusses Ukraine's historic NFT-ization of its artifacts in the defense against Russia's invasion. Ukraine plans to digitize "every single piece of art or history" it can, Chobanian said.

Jun 11, 2022

Freedom of Press President Edward Snowden explains why he hasn't publicly spoken about the Russia/Ukraine crisis, and how the coverage of the war has shaped opinions.

Jun 11, 2022

Chagri Poyraz, Binance global head of sanctions, discusses the role of the cryptocurrency exchange as tensions remain high over Russia's invasion in Ukraine.

Jun 11, 2022

Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov shares at #Consensus2022 the lies Russia has told in the war.

Jun 11, 2022

Chess Grandmaster and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov outlines his views on crypto’s role in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with his outlook on bitcoin.

Jun 10, 2022

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, Filecoin Foundation Chair Marta Belcher discusses the role of blockchain technology in fighting disinformation.

Jun 10, 2022

Western business withdraws from Russia en masse, but major cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S. refuse to ban Russian citizens from accessing their services. Max Galka, the founder and CEO of New York-based blockchain search engine Elementus, argues that access to cryptocurrency exchanges may serve as an alternative for Russian citizens who view government policy as a barrier. However, bad actors from Russia can still use crypto. Is there a way for governments to track, target and contain them?

Jun 8, 2022

South Korean police reportedly investigating Terra employee over alleged embezzlement. India’s Central Bank Governor says recent crypto crash justifies RBI’s stance. Davos and the crypto conversation with Sheila Warren of the Crypto Council for Innovation. Report says crypto mining farm discovered in Russia’s oldest prison. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

May 24, 2022

TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russell discusses the decline in risk appetite from investors as the Federal Reserve continues to deploy hawkish monetary policy, possibly stimulating bitcoin’s recent price drop.

May 10, 2022

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. 

May 3, 2022