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Markets React to Terraform Labs’ Increased BTC Reserves

Darren Lim, Research Analyst at blockchain analytics platform Nansen, discusses several noticeable blockchain transactions associated with Terraform Labs' plans to increase UST's bitcoin reserve to $3 billion. Plus, insights on how a bitcoin-backed stablecoin would function and why ETH transfers to Ukraine are spiking. 

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Ukraine Launches ‘NFT Museum’ to Raise Funds and Remember

The first drop from the MetaHistory NFT Museum could come as soon as Tuesday.

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BlackRock to Offer Crypto Services

In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.

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Ukraine Crypto Fundraiser Wants EU to Investigate Whether Binance Is Helping Russia

When asked for proof, Michael Chobanian argued it is "obvious we don’t have proof since it is a closed box.”

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How One Russian-Speaking Crypto Company Is Navigating the War in Ukraine

In an industry with many founders, workers and users in Ukraine, the human impact of the conflict runs deep. PointPay’s experience underscores that point.

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BlackRock Looks to Offer Crypto Services as Client Demand Rises: CEO

The Russia-Ukraine conflict will push countries to reassess currency dependencies, Fink said in a letter to shareholders.

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Bitcoin as an Economic Lifeline Amid Russia-Ukraine War

Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein explains the crucial role of cryptocurrency in the Ukraine war as displaced Ukrainians turn to digital assets for storage of funds.

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Economist: Gold and the Yuan Are Being Used for Sanctions Evasion, Not Crypto

European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde is raising concerns regarding cryptocurrency being used for sanctions evasion, and Tressis’ Daniel Lacalle explains why he believes other alternatives like the Chinese yuan and gold are being used for the same purpose. Plus, a conversation on the state of Russia’s economy as the war in Ukraine wages on.

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BTC Price Breaks Out to Highest Point in 3 Weeks

Christine Lee explains how bitcoin’s recent price surge pushed the overall market capitalization back above $2 billion, a value not seen since the eruption of war between Russia and Ukraine. This jump follows yesterday’s price stumble attributed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks regarding rate hikes.

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