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SWIFT
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.
Russian Sanctions May Test Crypto's Proposition
Parts of Russia are about to be cut off of the global financial system.
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.
Russian Banks Cut Off From SWIFT, Role of Crypto as the War With Ukraine Escalates
With several Russian banks removed from the SWIFT financial messaging system, Solidus Labs Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Policy Liat Shetret joins “First Mover” to discuss what impact these sanctions have geopolitically, implications for cryptocurrencies, the Russian digital ruble and more.
Russia-Ukraine Updates: SWIFT Ban, Starlink Activation and More
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. De explains how the Central Bank of Russia may try to circumnavigate the ban from the SWIFT interbank messaging system and draws comparisons to 2012 when Iranian banks were blocked from the network.
Central Bank of Russia Braces for Turmoil With Nonresident Trading Ban
Nonresident holders of Russian equities won't be able to cash out, at least for now.
Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions
The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.
EU 'Commits' to Cutting Russian Banks Off From SWIFT Over Ukraine Invasion
More member nations are showing support for imposing restrictions on Russia's access to the international banking system.
What’s Driving the Market Rebound?
Crypto markets are seeing a strong rebound during Asia trading hours. Strips Finance Founder and CEO Ming Wu provides a macro-scale explanation that the case can be made that it’s profitable to buy the dip when looking at how equities and risk assets behaved in historical geopolitical conflicts.