Ukraine

Edward Moya, Oanda senior market analyst for the Americas, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss bitcoin’s value as an asset given several global macro factors currently growing crypto’s widespread appeal.

2 mars 2022

Recent analysis from Bank of America indicated that amid increasing concerns of inflation and growing user adoption in the cryptocurrency space, a “crypto winter” is not likely to take place. “The Hash” discusses this thesis, looking at institutional adoption, the magnification of the NFT marketplace, and the use cases for crypto as seen in El Salvador, Canada, and now Ukraine. 

2 mars 2022

After receiving over $33 million in crypto donations amid the Russian invasion, Ukraine has confirmed an airdrop for those who contributed to its official crypto wallets. “The Hash” team discusses this nuanced phenomenon of nonstate currency being used by a country during warfare and how networks like Polkadot and Avalanche can get involved. 

2 mars 2022

As Ukrainians flee the country amid Russian aggression, Airbnb has announced that they will provide free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Separately, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he has "a team looking into that“ when it comes to crypto payment support on the platform. "The Hash" team discusses the implications of Chesky's comments.

2 mars 2022

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he is “inclined to propose and support a 25-basis-point rate hike" in March. In addition, Powell stated that “war underscores need” for crypto regulation as the Russia-Ukraine conflict unfolds. "The Hash" team reacts to Powell's comments.

2 mars 2022

Gitcoin Founder Kevin Owocki explains how cryptocurrency can be used for public good in the new book “Greenpilled," which was authored by (members of) Gitcoin DAO. Owocki sheds light on how the transparent element of crypto and blockchain can be used for social resources like UBI and non-state digital identities. Plus, a conversation about the crypto industry donating over $20 million to Ukraine and the country’s software developer community. 

2 mars 2022

Par Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine2 mars 2022

Knox Ridley, I/O Fund portfolio manager, joins “First Mover” to share his analysis on the crypto markets, looking at price actions and the increased corporate and institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Ridley explains how macro factors influence the markets as crypto demand rapidly increases in Russia and Ukraine.

2 mars 2022

Crypto support for Ukraine grows as Animoca halts Russian services. Super-rich Indians gaining crypto confidence. Could the age of South Korean crypto investors swing an election? Hacking group gives Nvidia an ultimatum. We’ll have more on those stories -- and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world -- in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

2 mars 2022

Anthony Saccaro, Providence Financial and Insurance Services founder, discusses the macro factors currently driving the bitcoin markets, including the Russian ruble's devaluation amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the prospect of interest rates hikes in the United States, and bitcoin's recognization as an alternative asset class during wartime.

1 mars 2022