Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:
Market moves: Bitcoin and most major cryptos sank amid escalating tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border. A speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin drew the world closer to war.
Insights: Taiwan and Singapore are among a number of countries who are not stablecoin fans.
Technician’s take: Due to the U.S. Presidents Day holiday, Technician’s Take is on hiatus.
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Prices
Bitcoin (BTC): $37,507 -3.1%
Ether (ETH): $2,606 -1.6%
Top Gainers
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Markets
S&P 500: 4,348 -0.7%
DJIA: 34,079 -0.6%
Nasdaq: 13,548 -1.3%
Gold: $1,904 +0.2%
Market moves
Most major cryptocurrencies fell on Monday as a Russian invasion of the Ukraine loomed closer. In a televised address to his country, Russia President Vladimir…