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Russia Advances Crypto Use in Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions and Dollar Diversification Push

Russia is turbocharging its push to legalize cryptocurrency in foreign trade, signaling a massive shift in global finance as it aims to outmaneuver sanctions, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock…

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Finance Ministry: 20 Million Russians Hold Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Still Preferred

Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Finance Minister of Russia, estimated that around 20 million citizens used cryptocurrency for different purposes. Even with the various options available, Bitcoin was the most widely used…

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EU Considers Sanctions on Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5 Linked to Sanctioned Russian Actors

The European Union is reportedly considering sanctions targeting A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin tied to sanctioned Russian actors. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, the proposed measures would bar EU-based entities…

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Russia Rejects Anti-Dollar Claims as Putin Defends BRICS Trade Strategy

Vladimir Putin underscored that Russia’s BRICS strategy targets collaboration, not confrontation, insisting the bloc’s dollar shift reflects necessity and a drive for balanced global economic independence. Putin Clarifies Russia’s Role…

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