Over $4 million in crypto donated to the Ukrainian military since Russia invaded
    26 Feb 2022
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    According to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, donations being funneled to the Ukrainian army in cryptocurrencies are in the millions of dollars. The new data shows that $4.1 million in crypto has been raised for the military since the invasion began. Come Back Alive – a charitable foundation that collects money for medical kits, military gear…

    Vitalik Buterin calls Putin’s war a crime against the Ukrainian and Russian people
    26 Feb 2022
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    Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to attack Ukraine, calling it a “crime against the Ukrainian and Russian people.” On February 24, the Russian armed forces launched a “special military operation” in Ukraine that could disturb the peace on the continent. Buterin, who was born in Russia and grew up…

    Bitcoin’s plunge on Ukraine invasion undermines status as ‘digital gold’
    26 Feb 2022
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    Market slide suggests investors don’t yet see the leading cryptocurrency as a safe haven in times of crisis, writes Luke Conway on Blockworks. Increasing institutional investment in Bitcoin tightens its correlation with stock movements Lack of understanding of Bitcoin’s fundamental properties may be hindering its adoption as a risk management tool As Russian troops poured…