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First Mover Americas: Fed Hikes Could Drive Bitcoin Adoption in Emerging Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 3, 2022.

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Chainalysis on Russia-Ukraine War: What Do Blockchain Data Reveal About Sanctions Compliance or Evasion, Ukraine Cancels Crypto Airdrop Ahead of Scheduled Snapshot

Reversing plans, the Ukrainian minister of digital transformation has announced the cancellation of an airdrop to crypto donors via his Twitter account. “First Mover” hosts speak to Salman Banaei of Chainalysis for insights into tracking crypto transactions during the Russia-Ukraine crisis and how to ensure crypto is not used for sanction evasion. Timothy Brackett of The Markets Compass, provides his crypto market analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K.

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First Mover Asia: India Commodity Price Increase Stemming From Russia Invasion Could Hurt Crypto Investment; Bitcoin Loses Momentum

An increase in commodity prices could eat into Indian investors’ skyrocketing appetite for cryptocurrencies; bitcoin, ether are roughly flat for the day.

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Live Coverage: Fed Chairman Powell Testifies on Monetary Policy and State of the Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to deliver his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress against a backdrop of surging inflation in the U.S. and the uncertainty of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Bitcoin Price Jumps as Demand in Ukraine and Russia Booms, Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good

“First Mover” hosts explore whether crypto can find its safe haven role in Russia-Ukraine crisis. Tanvi Ratna, CBDC expert at Policy 4.0 shares her views. Premiums for bitcoin are soaring on exchanges servicing Ukraine and Russia, Knox Ridley of I/O Fund provides his market analysis. Plus, Gitcoin Founder Kevin Owocki explains how crypto can be used for public good.

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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.

Kyiv. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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How Is Ukraine Using Crypto To Fight Russia? Ukrainian Government Receives Crypto Donations Worth $16.8M

“First Mover” goes to Ukraine for on-the-ground interviews as the war with Russia intensifies. Guests include Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, Ukrainian lawyer Artem Afian, who has close ties to Ukraine government officials, and Tanvi Ratna of Policy 4.0. Also, Nik De on U.S. sanctions and Starlink terminals arriving in Ukraine.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $45K on Increased Demand From Ukraine and Russia

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 1, 2022.

Bitcoin extended Monday's rally even as traditional markets signal caution. (CoinDesk archives)

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First Mover Asia: The Petroyuan Is No Russia Sanctions Buster; Bitcoin 15% Gain Is Largest in a Year as Investors See Opportunity for Crypto

The People's Bank of China maintains strict capital controls over the country's currency; bitcoin rose over $43,000 and most other major cryptos were well into the green.

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