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Over $55 Billion in Settlements Between Russia and Turkey Potentially Disrupted by Recent Western Sanctions

Trade settlements between Russia and Turkey via bank transfers are now being disrupted due to the new sanctions enacted against Russia. According to Russian media, the U.S. is currently checking…

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Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot With New Features: Widespread Use Expected in 2025

Russia’s central bank is expanding its digital currency pilot program, involving 9,000 individuals and 1,200 companies. New features for the digital ruble, including payments via QR code, will be tested.…

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Top 10 L1 Chains, Hamster Kombat Token Airdrop Performance, and More — Week in Review

Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop.…

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Russia to Prioritize Supplying Energy for Social Development Over Bitcoin Mining

Russia will prioritize using its energy for social development instead of Bitcoin mining, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stressed that if there is a surplus…

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Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with…

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Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals

Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly…

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Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s…

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Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports

The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military…

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