Bitcoin dips to $36.4K as Ukraine move sends Russian ruble to near 6-year lows vs. dollar
Gold outperforms "digital gold" in the wake of geopolitical strife, analysts note, with XAU/USD passing $1,900.
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Bank of Russia Reports First Successful Digital Ruble Transfers Between Users
Testing of the digital ruble has started in Russia with the country’s central bank announcing the first complete transactions between individual wallets. The monetary authority, a staunch opponent of cryptocurrencies,…
Digital Ruble Poses Risks to Financial Sector and Security, Russian Lawmakers Warn
Russian parliamentarians have cautioned against risks associated with the introduction of a digital ruble. Among them are the likely increase of competition pressure on banks and new challenges that may…
Digital Ruble Should Not Boost Inflation, Bank of Russia Says
Bank of Russia is preparing for a prolonged trial of the digital version of the national fiat to ensure this is a “full-fledged ruble,” the head of the monetary authority…
Digital Ruble to Give Russians What They Need, Bank of Russia Governor Says
The digital ruble is what Russian citizens need as it will facilitate inexpensive and reliable payments, the head of Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, told participants in an international banking…
Russia to Change 13 Laws and Codes for Digital Ruble
Authorities in Russia are gearing up to amend various pieces of legislation to facilitate the issuing and function of the digital ruble. Officials in Moscow believe this version of the…
Russia Considers Partially Replacing Dollar Reserves With Digital Assets in Future
Amid ongoing sanctions, the government of Russia has been working to limit the country’s dependence on the U.S. dollar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now says it’s possible to partially…