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Kevin O'Leary on Clean Bitcoin Mining, the Elon Musk-Twitter Conundrum

The future of the crypto mining industry is likely nuclear and hydro, the “Shark Tank” co-host said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

(Kevin O'Leary, modified by CoinDesk)

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The Risks Behind LUNA-UST Stablecoin, According to a Bearish Academic

The Terra ecosystem's breakout success may be "unsustainable," University of Calgary law professor Ryan Clements said on CoinDesk TV's “First Mover.”

LUNA-UST Stablecoin Shows Risks of Destabilization, Law Professor Says (Ganapathy Kumar/Unsplash)

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A State Senator Is Pushing to Attract Bitcoin Miners to Oklahoma

John Michael Montgomery explains on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” why he thinks the Sooner State should offer tax incentives to crypto miners.

Oklahoma State Senator John Michael Montgomery explains why he is pushing the state to attract bitcoin miners with tax incentives. (CoinDesk TV)

Markets

Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government

Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The company challenges Chobanian's charge.

(George Frey/Getty Images)

Finance

‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill

The Responsible Finance Innovation Act, in the works since last year, will propose a new framework for crypto regulation in the U.S.

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Policy

Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

The official said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that Russia likely isn’t benefitting from crypto, but could see increased use amid sanctions,

(CoinDesk TV)

Policy

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."

(Michael Chobanian on CoinDesk TV)

Markets

Ukraine's Wealthy Finding It Hard to Buy Crypto Amid Geopolitical Tension

A local crypto exchange founder says traders are clamoring for USDT.

Michael Chobanian, founder of the Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna, spoke on "First Mover" Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV screenshot)

Policy

Vitalik Buterin Calls Canada's Use of Banks to Stifle Protestors 'Dangerous'

Decentralized systems are not about lawlessness but rather a return to rule of law, the Ethereum founder said in an interview at ETHDenver.

Vitalik Buterin at ETHDenver 2022 (Jordan Muthra/CoinDesk)

Markets

Are Heavy Russian Sanctions a Potential Bull Case Scenario for Bitcoin?

Analyst Don Kaufman says crypto is a way for Russia to navigate global penalties

Don Kaufman joined "First Mover" Thursday morning (CoinDesk screenshot)

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