For Russia and Ukraine Refugee Charities, Crypto Is a Lifeline

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by</span></em> <a href= "https://nexo.io/security?utm_source=coindesk&utm_medium=fixed&utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_jul22"> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Nexo.io</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span></em> <a href= "https://www.chainalysis.com/coindesk"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chainalysis</span></em></a> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span></em> <a href= "https://ftxusapp.onelink.me/LKX9/breakdown"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">FTX US</span></em></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the possible reasons for crypto’s recent rally and discusses the growing role of crypto in Russia and Ukraine related to refugee nonprofits and charities.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://nexo.io/security?utm_source=coindesk&utm_medium=fixed&utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_jul22"> <strong><em>Nexo</em></strong></a> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company safeguards your crypto by relying on five key fundamentals including real-time auditing and insurance on custodial assets. Learn more at</span></em> <a href= "https://nexo.io/security?utm_source=coindesk&utm_medium=fixed&utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_jul22"> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">nexo.io</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.chainalysis.com/coindesk"><strong><em>Chainalysis</em></strong></a> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance and market intelligen