Ukraine
EU Set to Ban Russian Crypto Payments After ‘Sham’ Referenda; Hedge Fund Says Chinese Investors Could Snap Up Cryptos as Yuan Slides
The European Union will tighten restrictions on Russians’ crypto investments within the bloc as it seeks to respond to “sham” independence votes being held in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. Novum Alpha CEO says Chinese investors might snap up digital assets now as the yuan depreciates.
Binance Froze a Wallet Related to Russian Gun Manufacturer
Crypto exchange Binance froze a wallet related to Vladislav Lobaev, a Russian gun manufacturer who raised funds for the country's troops in Ukraine, according to a Lobaev representative and blockchain data analysis. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.
WazirX Issues Warning; Stablecoin Giants Back Merge
WazirX users head for exits amid Binance spat. Circle and Tether announce support for Ethereum Proof-of-Stake. Vitalik Buterin says he used Tornado Cash to donate to Ukraine. Iran pays $10 million import order with cryptocurrency for the first time.
Vitalik Buterin Addresses Use Case for Tornado Cash
A day after the U.S. Treasury Department banned crypto mixer Tornado Cash, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted that he used the service to make a donation to support Ukraine. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest Tornado Cash developments and growing concerns over privacy.
Crypto at War: Inside Ukraine’s Historic Crypto Fundraiser
Illia Polosukhin (NEAR Protocol) and Mike Chobanyan (Blockchain Association of Ukraine) join Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Alex Bornyakov at Consensus 2022 to discuss the role of crypto in geopolitical conflicts around the world with a focus on humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Moderator: Emily Parker, Executive Director-Global Content, CoinDesk
Trustless Evidence: Web3 Is Helping Document War Crimes in Ukraine
Founding Director of The Starling Lab Jonathan Dotan joins Consensus 2022 to discuss how Web3 and the blockchain technology could be used to help document war crimes in Ukraine.
Here’s How Crypto Is Helping Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
With approximately $120 million raised from multiple crypto initiatives, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov discusses the role of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine’s military operations amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Plus, his insight on crypto sanctions and the recent market turbulence.
Rarible Co-Founder on NFTs During the Bear Market and Mass Adoption
Rarible co-founder and Head of Product Alexander Salnikov joins CoinDesk TV’s Christine Lee at NFT.NYC to address Bill Gates’ recent comments about crypto and the state of Web3 amid the bear market. Plus, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Rarible’s Russian team and the growing use cases for NFTs.