Russia
Why Did Bitcoin Surge So Much Against the Ruble?
Oligarchs dodging sanctions? Doubtful. Regular Russians trying to preserve their wealth? Maybe. There’s also a third, less exciting possibility.
Visa, Mastercard Join PayPal in Suspending Russian Operations
The payment processors cited Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the move on Saturday.
Global Markets Roiled as Russia Invades Ukraine
Anna Baydakova, CoinDesk Moscow-based investigative reporter, joins “First Mover” to provide firsthand insights into Russian invasion in Ukraine. Baydakova explains the frustration among the Russian population and the destruction of historic ties between the two countries. Plus, a conversation on bitcoin adoption during times of crisis.
Bitcoin Price Key Support Levels Next Week, Eastern Europeans Shift to Crypto
In today’s Week in Review discussion, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets gives his analysis on where bitcoin price could be headed next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin weighs in on the topic of weaponized finance amidst the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Crypto’s Increasing Prevalence in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
CoinDesk’s Week in Review panel dissects some of the top stories of the week, following a momentous turning point in geopolitics as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine displaces thousands and shifts markets across the globe.
War in Ukraine: Some Cautions About Crypto Donations
Ukraine raised over $50 million during the first week of the Russia-Ukraine war, as crypto donations poured in to support Ukraine's military and humanitarian projects. Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs managing director and Satoshi Roundtable co-founder, discusses the role of bitcoin in the conflict as a potential tool for financial freedom, and why people should be cautious before making crypto donations.
Ukraine DAO Founder on Raising Nearly $7M, Support From Vitalik Buterin
Alona Shevchenko, Ukraine DAO founder and an activist, joins “First Mover” to discuss her crypto crowdfunding efforts to support Ukraine in war time, which has raised almost $7 million. Shevchenko explains how her experience with decentralized autonomous organizations led her to create the Ukraine DAO, their collaborative efforts with the Ukrainian NGO Come Back Alive, and the value in the community network of DAOs. Plus, insights on the DAO’s LOVE token and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s involvement with the project.
Unchain Fund Raises Nearly $2M for Russia-Ukraine, Venture Capital Turns Humanitarian Amid Crisis
Kenny Choo, founding partner at True Global Ventures, joins “First Mover” to speak on the Unchain Fund’s actions to provide humanitarian aid in the Russia-Ukraine war, as the initiative has now raised nearly $2 million.
Could China and The Digital Yuan Help Russia Amid Global Sanctions?
Ananya Kumar, GeoEconomics Center assistant director at the Atlantic Council, discusses the economic relationships between Russia and China and how China’s e-CNY may help facilitate a shift away from the U.S. dollar.