Crypto Update 2/22/22 | The Macro Moment Hits: Central Banks, Interest Rates and Bitcoin

With bitcoin and equities signaling a risk reset as the West mulls sanctions on Russia for aiding rebel areas of Ukraine, and a look at the macro moment, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Today's Story:

First Mover Americas: Declining 'Buy The Dip' Mentions Signal Fading Hopium in Bitcoin Market 

Russian stocks sell off on mounting sanctions risks | Financial Times 

US Stocks Open Lower After Russian Troops Enter Ukraine - WSJ

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