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Mercados

Are Heavy Russian Sanctions a Potential Bull Case Scenario for Bitcoin?

Analyst Don Kaufman says crypto is a way for Russia to navigate global penalties

Don Kaufman joined "First Mover" Thursday morning (CoinDesk screenshot)

Mercados

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Maintain Gains but Analysts Remain Cautious

Bitcoin traded roughly flat while some altcoins, such as AVAX and GRT, rose as much as 7% over the past 24 hours.

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Vídeos

Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister on Russia-Ukraine Tension, State of Crypto in the Country

Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister and head of Diia City Project, discusses his vantage point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions and their impact on the local business climate and crypto community.

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Vídeos

Bitcoin Rally Past $44K Stalls on Low Volume

Bitcoin rallied above $44,000 on low volume before retreating as Russia said it was receptive to a diplomatic solution to tensions on the Ukraine border. OKX Director of Financial Markets Lennix Lai shares insights into crypto trading patterns in China and wider Asia despite thin volumes, the correlation between the markets and Russia-Ukraine tensions and views on NFTs.

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Pakistan’s Crypto Warning; Indian Banks’ Crypto Reluctance

Russia proposes crypto mining hotspots. State Bank of Pakistan’s governor warns crypto risks outweigh benefits. India’s central bank stranglehold leaves banks hesitant over crypto. 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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Finanças

Crypto-Mining Host BitRiver Rus Had Net Zero Carbon Footprint in H2 2021

The carbon emissions of crypto mining are central to regulatory debates globally.

Hydroelectric power station in Bratsk, Russia. (BitRiver)

Política

Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban

Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.

Elvira Nabiullina, Russia central bank chief. (Anton Veselov/Shutterstock)

Política

Chainalysis Says ‘Criminal Whales' Account for 4% of the Overall Pod

A new report from blockchain research firm Chainalysis says criminal whales held over $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency at the end of 2021.

Beluga whales swim in the Churchill River, Manitoba, Canada. (Getty Images)

Vídeos

Bitcoin on the Rise Following Partial Pullback of Russian Troops

Bitcoin is rising with global markets following the partial pullback of Russian troops along the Ukraine border. Still, the rally is occurring on low volume. Meanwhile, new economic data shows another sign of runaway inflation. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Mercados

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Geopolitical Concerns Fade

ETH rose 8% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 4% rise in BTC.

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