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Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes US Data Deluge, Charts Signal Seller Fatigue

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 25, 2022.

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Finance

Ethereum Mining Pool Flexpool Halts All Services to Russia in Wake of Ukraine Invasion

The pool is possibly the first of its kind to cut services to Russian users.

Map of Ukraine. (Openverse, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Russia Invades Ukraine: Impact on the Markets

Here's a roundup of our news and analysis on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on crypto markets and the digital-asset industry.

Map of Ukraine. (Openverse, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin IRA Exec.: Russia Sanctions Will ‘Touch Every Market’

Chris Kline, Bitcoin IRA COO, joins “All About Bitcoin” as global markets react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With President Biden announcing new sanctions on Russia and the crypto market cap dipping to $1.5 trillion, Kline and CoinDesk’s Damanick Dantes evaluate what to expect next.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The leading cryptocurrency reverses earlier losses in seesaw trading.

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Policy

People Are Sending Millions in Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine's Military as Russia Advances

A digital wallet raising funds to support the Ukrainian army has received almost $5 million in bitcoin.

The national yellow and blue flag of Ukraine (Valentyn Semenov/Getty)

Markets

Major Reversals From Overnight Action Continue Following Biden Sanction Remarks

Bitcoin is up more than $4K from its weakest levels of the day, while the Nasdaq has moved sharply into positive territory.

Cryptos reverse course (cdd20, Unsplash)

Policy

President Biden Announces Technology Export Controls, Bank Sanctions Against Russia

Several European countries have also announced measures to try to force Russia to cease hostilities after it invaded Ukraine.

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Markets

Bitcoin Latest Price Drop Suggests It’s Not ‘Digital Gold’ for Everyone

As geopolitical tensions rise, the cryptocurrency's price has fallen.

Bitcoin's price vs. gold, year-to-date returns. (CoinDesk Research, St. Louis Fed, Yahoo Finance)