First Mover Asia: China’s Potential SWIFT Competitor CIPS Won't Help Russia Much; Bitcoin, Ether Rise Again
The Chinese system has just 75 members and processes only a fraction of the transactions that SWIFT handles.
At Least $14M Out of $26M in Donated Crypto to Ukraine Already Disbursed
The founder of the Kuna crypto exchange behind the government's crypto fundraising said on CoinDesk TV that the money is being spent "efficiently."
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Decouples From Stocks Ahead of Seasonally Weak March
Bitcoin and ether were up 5% over the past 24 hours, while stocks closed lower.
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.
Bitcoin HODLers Unfazed by Macro and Geopolitical Risks
These three charts show investors are holding onto their cryptocurrency for future profits rather than selling.
Bitcoin Extends Rally After Biggest Gain in Year
The largest cryptocurrency was higher after jumping 14% on Monday, the biggest gain since February 2021. So far, the price has stopped just shy of $45,000.
Bitcoin Bounce Stalls, Resistance Between $44K and $46K
Buyers could remain active at lower support levels, particularly at $40K.
