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Inflation Reaches 40-Year High of 7.9%, Can Bitcoin Help Consumers?

"The Hash" discusses what U.S. inflation rates at 7.9%, a level not seen in over 40 years, means for consumers in their necessary expenses and if bitcoin presents a solution to these concerns. Plus, a conversation on other assets like gold as an inflation hedge and rising oil prices following the Russia-Ukraine war. 

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Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises

EU says crypto included in sanctions against Russia and Belarus. WazirX CEO warns crypto tax to incur losses for Indian government. What can the crypto sector expect from Yoon Suk-Yeol’s presidency in South Korea?

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Gavin Wood Donated $5M in DOT to Aid Ukraine

Alex Siman, Subsocial Network founder, joins “First Mover” to discuss their partnership with Polkadot creator Gavin Wood to raise DOT token funds to support the Ukrainian military in their defensive efforts against Russia’s invasion.

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How Are Russians and the Oligarchs Reacting to Sanctions Following Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine?

Uriel Epshtein, Renew Democracy Initiative executive director, joins “First Mover” to discuss the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed on Russia, specifically looking at the reactions from Russian oligarchs. Plus, a conversation on the impact of these sanctions on everyday Russians who oppose Putin’s actions in Ukraine and how Russian reformers are looking to create change within the country. 

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Marchés

Inflation, Tracked by Bitcoiners, Keeps Accelerating, and It Hasn't Even Peaked

The consumer price index, due out tomorrow morning, is expected to show inflation in February ticked up to 8% versus a year ago, a fresh four-decade high.

Inflation will be in focus this week. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images)

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Ukraine Raised $100M in Crypto Donations

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents data illustrating the volume of crypto funds raised by Ukraine each day since the Russia invasion, amassing over $60 million through more than 120,000 donations. Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine has also received around tens of millions of dollars from several other smaller funds ... making the total amount of crypto donations "close to $100 million."

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Elliptic Executive: Russia Evading Sanctions With Crypto Is an ‘Overblown Concern’

David Carlisle, Elliptic director of policy and regulatory affairs, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how his firm is tracking the crypto donations to Ukraine and where the $60 million in crypto donations is being allocated.

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Geopolitical Uncertainties Boosting Demand for Privacy Coins in 2022?

Privacy coins Monero XMR, Zcash ZEC and Secret SCRT all saw large price spikes, possibly gaining favor from certain users over other cryptocurrencies.

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Analyses

Why Russian Sanctions Could Push Corporations Towards Crypto

The sudden disconnection of Russia from the global financial system is a moment for reflection. But economic fragmentation has a cost.

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Finance

Ukraine Has Received Close to $100M in Crypto Donations

Ukraine's president "shares our vision" that the use of crypto could be an "economic breakthrough," according to the country's deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)