Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptoassets still follow the stock market as investors are now assessing Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine and the impact of Western sanctions on Russia. Both traditional and crypto markets went lower after Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday formally recognized two rebel-controlled regions in Ukraine as independent states. … Read More: Bitcoin,…
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If Bitcoin is used for fundraising, is it inevitably tarred by the cause to which it’s been linked, like anti-vax truckers? Protesting anti-vax truckers blockading downtown Ottawa, Canada had their fund-raising platform shut down because their host fears the “promotion of violence.” The protesters move to a Bitcoin crowdsourcing funding service. It quickly raised $900,000.…
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Losses in cryptocurrency markets extended on Friday, with bitcoin falling to multi-week lows in the process. Ethereum was also lower during the session, whilst the global crypto market cap was down 3.70% as of writing. Bitcoin Bitcoin was down for a third consecutive session, as recent bearish pressure continued to intensify on the world’s largest…
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BTC and altcoins were hit by another round of selling as analysts say a worsening macroeconomic climate threatens to push Bitcoin price below $40,000. Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins dropped further on Feb. 17 after the situation in Ukraine worsened and Russia expelled Bart Gorman, the United States Deputy Chief of Diplomatic Mission, from the country…
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Following four consecutive sessions of declines, bitcoin rallied late on Monday, into Tuesday, as it was reported that Russia was withdrawing some troops from the Ukrainian border. Overall, crypto markets are up close to 5% on the day. Bitcoin BTC finally rebounded during Tuesday’s session, as bulls once again re-entered the race to $45,000. Following…
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The price of bitcoin (BTC) has been on the rise since the beginning of the week, with traders now keeping an eye on developments in Ukraine, as well as on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move to combat high inflation. At 10:26 UTC on Tuesday morning, BTC traded at USD 44,137, up 4.5%…
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Record hash rate and difficulty provide a positive overture to some uninspiring price moves, with Bitcoin now offering network security never seen before in its history. Bitcoin (BTC) starts the week with a slow drag downhill towards pivotal support at $40,000. After bulls had something to celebrate last week, the current environment looks like a…
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Non-government and volunteer organizations collecting funds to support Ukrainian forces have been accepting donations in cryptocurrency, a new report has unveiled. The findings have been published amid heightened tensions with Russia, which has been accused of amassing troops at the border with Ukraine. Ukrainian Organizations Crowdfund Defense Effort With Crypto Ukrainian NGOs and volunteer groups…
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Hacker groups and traditional resistance movements in Ukraine are increasingly using cryptoassets as a way to fund their activities and bypass traditional financial services providers. Donations to groups involved in the conflict with Russia have totaled several hundred thousand dollars, with donations increasing by more than 900% in 2021, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic…
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