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Market Rally as Biden Signs Crypto Executive Order

John Sarson, Sarson Funds CEO and founder, joins “First Mover” to provide his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets amid a recent price rally for cryptocurrencies.

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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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EU Says Russia, Belarus Sanctions Extend to Crypto

Crypto assets fall into the category of "transferrable securities" and are therefore clearly included in the scope of sanctions, the EU said.

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US Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions

One of the provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC News.

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Is Bitcoin the 'Safe' Crypto Asset?

Noelle Acheson, Genesis Global Trading head of market insights, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the current state of bitcoin’s price as the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts markets across the globe and the U.S. federal reserve is mulling a half-point rate hike later this month. Acheson explores BTC’s volatility, bitcoin dominance, and rising oil prices. 

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Should Private Businesses Restrict Russian Users Amid Ukraine Invasion?

Steve Ehrlich, Voyager Digital co-founder and CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to share his perspective on Ukraine officials calling private businesses to restrict Russian users, including international crypto exchanges. Plus, Ehrlich explains his bitcoin price prediction for 2022.

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Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

The official said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that Russia likely isn’t benefitting from crypto, but could see increased use amid sanctions,

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As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly

“The default setting is, ‘Go with what you know,’ which in this case means gold,” says one analyst.

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Crypto Exchange CoinZoom Suspending New Russia-Based Accounts: Report

Existing account holders in Russia won’t be blocked although they will still be screened against sanctions lists, CoinZoom’s CEO said.

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FinCEN Includes Crypto in Alert on Potential Russia Sanctions Evasions, President Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto

While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, concerns regarding Russian use of cryptocurrency to circumnavigate economic sanctions have been affirmed by FinCEN in a recently issued alert. “The Hash” discusses the current state of crypto regulation as President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on the crypto industry following new sanctions on Russian oil imports.

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