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De-Dollarization Hits Critical Mass With Russia-Belarus Near-Complete Currency Transition
21.6.2025
De-dollarization accelerates as Russia and Belarus abandon the U.S. dollar in 98.8% of trade, unleashing profound economic realignments that challenge Western financial supremacy and fuel global volatility. Russia and Belarus Complete Stunning 98.8% Shift to National Currencies in Trade The global...
Putin and XI to Kickstart Global South BRICS Investment Platform
20.6.2025
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are discussing launching a platform that will offer investment initiatives under a BRICS-Global South inclusive banner, which will be detailed next month. Putin and Xi: BRICS to Unveil Global South Inclusive Investment Platform Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, leaders...
Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption
20.6.2025
Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s...
Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
19.6.2025
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations
Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
19.6.2025
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations
Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
19.6.2025
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations
Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
19.6.2025
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations
Russian authorities bust truck-based crypto mine draining village power
14.6.2025
Russian authorities found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer in a KamAZ truck illegally tapping power meant for a village in Buryatia
Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index
11.6.2025
The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments. Moscow Exchange Strengthens Crypto Offerings With New Bitcoin Index The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency market with the launch...
Still Standing: The Russian Ruble Is 2025’s Best-Performing Currency to Date
10.6.2025
The rise of the Russian ruble has less to do with a rise in confidence in the currency and more with the Central Bank of Russia’s economic maneuvers and the establishment of capital controls amid the ongoing conflict. The Russian Ruble Is 2025’s Best-Performing Currency. But Why?...
Russian National Hit With 22 Charges for Laundering $530M in Crypto
10.6.2025
A Russian national faces 22 charges for laundering $530 million through cryptocurrency, using his companies to bypass U.S. sanctions and defraud financial institutions. 22 Charges Filed Against Russian National in $530M Crypto Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 9 that...
Moscow Exchange Opens Bitcoin Futures to Select Investors
6.6.2025
Russia is entering the cryptocurrency derivatives market, as the Moscow Stock Exchange kicked off bitcoin futures trading on June 4, limited exclusively to “highly qualified” investors. This move comes as Russia cautiously experiments with crypto-related financial instruments, amid ongoing...
Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin Futures for Qualified Investors
4.6.2025
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is also launching bitcoin futures and structure bonds tied to BTC
Russia Intensifies Drive to Replace US Dollar in Global Trade
4.6.2025
Russia accelerates the global de-dollarization drive with bold new push for national currencies and economic sovereignty in trade. Russia Ramps up Exit From Dollar-Dominated Trade System The global shift toward settling trade in national currencies instead of the U.S. dollar is gaining traction...
Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Launches Bitcoin-Linked Investment Bonds
3.6.2025
Sberbank launches Bitcoin-linked bonds offering regulated crypto exposure to investors. Bonds track Bitcoin price and U.S. dollar-to-ruble exchange…
Russia’s Largest Bank Starts Issuing Bitcoin Bonds
3.6.2025
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, has announced the issuance of the first batch of structured bitcoin bonds. The instruments are currently offered to a limited number of qualified investors, but the bank expects to provide more crypto-linked securities soon. Sberbank Pioneers...
Russia’s largest bank Sber offers up Bitcoin-linked bonds
3.6.2025
Russia’s largest commercial bank, Sber, launched a Bitcoin-linked bond product that’s now trading on OTC markets and may soon be listed on the country's top stock exchange
Russia’s largest bank Sber offers up Bitcoin-linked bonds
3.6.2025
Russia’s largest commercial bank, Sber, launched a Bitcoin-linked bond product that’s now trading on OTC markets and may soon be listed on the country's top stock exchange
Bitcoin price dips under $104K as Russia-Ukraine woes rile US stocks
2.6.2025
Bitcoin price action gets off to an uncertain start in June with traders staying cautious on which way the market will head
Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Launches Structured Bonds Tied to Bitcoin
2.6.2025
The structured product gives exposure to BTC price changes and USD/RUB exchange shifts