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Ukraine
Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions
Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations despite being sanctioned for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. CoinDesk investigates how crypto donations to Russian troops are flowing. "The Hash" panel discusses crypto's use case as a fundraising tool in times of war and humanitarian crises.
Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions
Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers.
Bitcoin Miners Surface for Air as Sliding Natural Gas Price Provides Cost Relief
Energy producers finally have incentives to work with bitcoin miners.
Proof of Protest: Artists Pussy Riot and Shepard Fairey Team Up to Raise Money for Ukraine Through NFT Collection
All proceeds from the open edition Putin’s Ashes NFT collection will be donated to troops in Ukraine.
Smart Valor's Co-Founder on Advocating for Ukraine at the World Economic Forum
"Cooperation in a fragmented world" is the theme of the 2023 World Economic Forum. Part of that discussion concerns the war in Ukraine. CoinDesk's Christine Lee spoke to Smart Valor Co-Founder and Executive Board Chairman Olga Feldmeier about her work advocating for the country where she grew up.
Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister: I'll Take Salary in CBDC
Mikhail Fedorov says he wants to make his country the world's leading jurisdiction for virtual currency after a successful wartime fundraising campaign.
Crypto Presence at Davos 2023
Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro joins "First Mover" to discuss the presence of crypto at The World Economic Forum's annual meeting and the council's 2023 predictions on digital assets. Plus, insights on navigating the crypto winter amid layoff announcements from major companies like Coinbase and Crypto.com. And, the role crypto plays in the war in Ukraine.
Web3 Is Being Used to Preserve History Threatened by Wars
Theresa Kennedy, founder of Black History DAO, says with blockchain technology, data can be stored in many different places, making it harder for it to be destroyed.
Preserving History With Blockchain Technology
While 2022 rattled the crypto industry, many have still found impactful ways to leverage blockchain technology. Michael Chobanian of Ukraine's Kuna exchange and Theresa Kennedy of the Black History DAO discuss how Web3 can help communities preserve their history.
Differences Between Retail and Wholesale CBDCs
"Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine...there's a real pickup in interest in wholesale central bank digital currency," said Josh Lipsky, senior director of The Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center, discussing his CBDC outlook for 2023. Plus, he explains the differences between retail and wholesale CBDCs.