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China’s Digital Yuan Targeted in New Bill From 9 GOP Senators

The Say No to the Silk Road Act stems from not only the well-known privacy concerns around the Chinese CBDC, but also from worries it could be a tool to evade sanctions.

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China Seizes Mining Rigs; Ukraine Crypto Backlash Warning

China busts mining operation disguised as E-V charge station. India sees future and possibility of revenue in crypto. Russians look to preserve value of cash, while Ukraine reiterates call for crypto exchange ban. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia

The Tron founder has been a prominent supporter of crypto fundraisers for Ukraine during Russia's invasion. But a comment posted only across his Chinese social media sent a more complicated message.

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China Discusses the Metaverse; Blockchain Community Comes Together

Regulation a watch word at China’s Two Sessions. Singapore announces Russia sanctions. Web 3 company CEO speaks on foundation of Aid For Ukraine DAO. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Could China and The Digital Yuan Help Russia Amid Global Sanctions?

Ananya Kumar, GeoEconomics Center assistant director at the Atlantic Council, discusses the economic relationships between Russia and China and how China’s e-CNY may help facilitate a shift away from the U.S. dollar.

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Chainalysis Exec: ‘Unlikely’ That Russia Is Evading Sanctions Through Crypto

As U.S. lawmakers push the Treasury Dept. to ensure Russia is not evading sanctions with crypto, Salman Banei, Chainalysis head of public policy for North America, responds to the concern, emphasizing the transparency of open blockchain networks. Banei explains how Chainalysis tackles mixers and other DeFi protocols in its cross-chain monitoring.

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Russian Accounts Frozen in South Korea; China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Agenda

Crypto donations continue to flood in for Ukraine. South Korea’s Gopax freezes Russian accounts. Could Ukraine be on the agenda at China’s “Two Sessions”? Demand for blockchain education soars in India. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Markets

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.

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Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo on Russian Sanctions, CBDCs and Dollar Hegemony

If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.

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China’s Supreme Court Targets Illegal Fundraising Via Crypto Transactions

The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted, with a punishment of up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.

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