Ukraine


Policy

Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report

Fines could reach as much as 1 million yen ($8,500), with executives facing up to three years in prison.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline

Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.

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Opinion

The First Crypto War May Lead to Lasting Peace

However the actual fighting in Ukraine ends, crypto will play a larger role in world affairs.

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Finance

Ukraine Asks Tether to Halt All Transactions With Russians; Tether Demurs

The vice prime minister of the embattled country has made similar requests with a number of western companies as well as major crypto exchanges.

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Videos

Bitcoin Dominance Rising as Russia-Ukraine War Creates Market Uncertainty

"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents data from institutional bitcoin broker NYDIG illustrating that bitcoin dominance has risen as high as 44% amid recent market volatility with Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus, a look into the yield curve inversion and Goldman Sachs' warning of a recession next year.

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How Ukraine Has Used the Crypto Donations

The “Week in Review” panel examines the increasingly prevalent role of cryptocurrency in Ukraine’s efforts against Russia after the Ministry of Digital Transformation publicized how crypto donations are being used for non-lethal supplies like medicine and packed lunches. Plus, a discussion on BTC’s price volatility over the past few weeks and the upcoming shift in bitcoin’s hashrate. 

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty

Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

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Videos

OnlyFans Donates 500 ETH to UkraineDAO

Video subscription platform OnlyFans has donated 500 ETH (roughly $1.3 million) to UkraineDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization raising funds to support Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this story highlights the positive use cases for crypto and OnlyFans’ history as a crypto-adjacent company.

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Videos

Why UK Financial Watchdog Wants to Shut Down Crypto ATMs

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that crypto ATMs operating in the country are illegal due to money laundering regulations. “The Hash” hosts examine how this might affect crypto usage, noting the privacy benefits of bitcoin ATMs and the possible impact on Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing their country with their savings in cryptocurrency assets.

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