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Crypto Market Plunges as Russia Invades Ukraine

The crypto market capitalization dropped to $1.5T following Russian attacks on several Ukrainian cities. “The Hash” discusses the financial implications of this geopolitical crisis while taking note of Russia’s cyber warfare capabilities and consequential sanctions. Plus, a look into the utility of cryptocurrencies during political unrest as ATMs in Ukraine are running out of cash while people flee the country. 

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No, Crypto Won't 'Fix This' for Russia

Cryptocurrency is an unlikely workaround for expanded U.S. sanctions against Putin's government following the Ukraine Invasion, according to legal and blockchain experts.

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Biden to Impose Additional Sanctions on Russia

Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation, discusses the geopolitical implication of Russia’s recent invasion of several Ukrainian cities, looking at the possibility for increased sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs. Plus, a look into how NATO allies might respond to the situation.

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Crypto Market Cap Tumbled to $1.5T While Gold and Oil Prices Soar Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Michele Schneider, Marketgauge Group Managing Director, joins “First Mover” to discuss the current state of the crypto markets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, Schneider shares her take on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and storage of value, and the price actions of altcoins

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Russian Attack Hits Crypto: MUFG to Close Blockchain Venture

Crypto market drops after Putin announces military operation in Ukraine. Japan’s biggest financial group to shutter blockchain payment venture. Chinese authority makes clarification over crypto mining ban. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Cardano’s ADA Dives 18%, Leading Plunge in Cryptos as Russia Begins War With Ukraine

Global stocks are tumbling alongside cryptocurrencies, with Western European indexes down nearly 5% and U.S. futures pointing to about a 3% opening decline.

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Russia to Restrict Crypto Trading to Licensed Platforms, Certified Wallets

While shunning a ban, the Ministry of Finance is proposing a restrictive regulatory regime.

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Ukraine Central Bank Suspends Use of Electronic Money Following Russian Invasion

The ban is one of several restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine on the imposition of martial law in the country.

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