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Ukrainian Crypto Entrepreneur: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline
“These are young people with burning eyes, sitting at their computers around the clock to save their state.”
Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report
Fines could reach as much as 1 million yen ($8,500), with executives facing up to three years in prison.
Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.
Treasury Department Issues Guidance on Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Biden administration said earlier in the day that such guidance would be forthcoming.
Bitcoin Dominance Rising as Russia-Ukraine War Creates Market Uncertainty
"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents data from institutional bitcoin broker NYDIG illustrating that bitcoin dominance has risen as high as 44% amid recent market volatility with Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus, a look into the yield curve inversion and Goldman Sachs' warning of a recession next year.
How Ukraine Has Used the Crypto Donations
The “Week in Review” panel examines the increasingly prevalent role of cryptocurrency in Ukraine’s efforts against Russia after the Ministry of Digital Transformation publicized how crypto donations are being used for non-lethal supplies like medicine and packed lunches. Plus, a discussion on BTC’s price volatility over the past few weeks and the upcoming shift in bitcoin’s hashrate.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty
Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.
OnlyFans Donates 500 ETH to UkraineDAO
Video subscription platform OnlyFans has donated 500 ETH (roughly $1.3 million) to UkraineDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization raising funds to support Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this story highlights the positive use cases for crypto and OnlyFans’ history as a crypto-adjacent company.
Justice Department Will Prosecute Banks, Crypto Exchanges That Help Russians Hide Assets: Report
A new task force has been created to freeze or take the assets of Russians that have been sanctioned following the invasion of Ukraine.
