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Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions
14.4.2023
Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, the so-called weaponization of its ubiquitous...
India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar
3.4.2023
The government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this measure to facilitate payments for countries...
Putin, Xi Vow to Use Yuan as Russia and China Move to Settlements in National Currencies
22.3.2023
As part of the talks that Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president Xi Jinping are currently conducting in Russia, Russia has vowed to move to use the Chinese yuan as a settlement currency with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latam. Putin expressed that using national currencies...
Vladimir Putin Says Russia Wrote Off African Countries’ Debts Totaling Over $20 Billion in 2022
22.3.2023
African countries’ debts totaling more than $20 billion were written off in the past year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 20. Putin also revealed that trade between Russia and Africa had nearly reached $18 billion by the end of the year. According to the Russian leader,...
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
8.3.2023
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations
8.3.2023
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may lag behind other nations if it maintains its conservative approach towards new financial technologies. Russian Crypto Businesses...
Před 45 lety zamířil do vesmíru československý kosmonaut Vladimír Remek
2.3.2023
Sověti nutně potřebovali zvednout prestiž své kosmonautiky po mnoha nezdarech. Zdálo se, že mezinárodní lety by mohly být ideální náplastí. Prvním kosmonautem, který se takto podíval do vesmíru, se stal Vladimír Remek
US Markets Tumble as Real Estate Weakens, Putin Suspends Nuclear Treaty, Morgan Stanley Warns of Stock Market ‘Death Zone’
22.2.2023
On Tuesday, all four major U.S. benchmark stock indexes fell as real estate data showed home sales dropped by 0.7% last month and Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended the nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. Additionally, the chief U.S. equity strategist at Morgan Stanley said...
Failed FTX Rescue Attempt Revealed, Putin Calls for Digital Currency Settlements — Week in Review
4.12.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has revealed his and Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed attempt to raise $8 billion to rescue the now collapsed crypto exchange FTX. In other news, Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for international settlements based on digital currencies. All this...
Putin calls for blockchain-based international payment system
27.11.2022
The Russian President criticized Western's sanctions and urged for a system "independent of external interference"
Putin Calls for International Settlements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies
27.11.2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.” Russia’s...
Robinhood not giving up on crypto despite Q3 crypto revenue slashing 12%
3.11.2022
The Robinhood CEO also announced the brokerage firm’s plans to expand the Robinhood Wallet internationally in the months to come
ČT24 poradí divákům se životními náklady, spouští projekt Drahé Česko
21.10.2022
V neděli 23. října po 20. hodině spustí Česká televize nový projekt s názvem „Drahé Česko“. Na stanici ČT24 nabídne formou rozhovorů, reportáží i přehledné grafiky rady, jak zvládnout nelehkou ekonomickou situaci. Své dotazy mohou pokládat také diváci. Hlavními tvářemi projektu se stali Daniel...
Vladimír Dzurilla rezignoval na posty ředitele státních IT podniků NAKIT a SPCSS
17.10.2022
Vladimír Dzurilla skončí jako ředitel dvou státních IT podniků. Rezignoval na vedoucí pozice v Národní agentuře pro komunikační a informační technologie (NAKIT) spadající pod ministerstvo vnitra a Státní pokladně Centrum sdílených služeb (SPCSS) spadajícím pod ministerstvo financí, informoval Deník...
Pro-centralization Russian president grants citizenship to Edward Snowden: Report
26.9.2022
The views of the NSA whistleblower, who has been in Russia since 2013, seemingly clash with those of President Vladimir Putin, who has often worked against promoting decentralization
Putin Threatens to Let Europe ‘Freeze’ — Russian President Warns ‘We Will Not Supply Gas, Oil, Coal, Heating Oil’
8.9.2022
Following the discussions concerning the inter-governmental political forum Group of Seven (G7) pledging to impose price caps on crude oil and the European Commission talking about fixing electricity prices, Russian president Vladimir Putin explained on Wednesday that Russia will not supply...
Report Claims Russia and Iran Plan to Establish a Global Gas Cartel, Moscow to Launch Its Own Precious Metals Exchange
26.8.2022
Following Russian president Vladimir Putin’s statements at the end of June that indicated members of the BRICS nations have formalized plans to create a new “international reserve currency,” Russia is reportedly building the foundations of a global gas cartel with Iran....
Russia plans to roll out digital ruble across all banks in 2024
12.8.2022
Bank of Russia started CBDC testing in 2022 and expects to implement an official banking rollout in the year of presidential elections in 2024
Vladimir Putin prohíbe pagos digitales en Rusia
15.7.2022
Firmó un decreto que agrega esta medida a la previa prohibición de pagos con criptomonedas en el país
Vladimir Putin signs bill banning digital assets as payments into law
15.7.2022
Russia’s Parliament is also considering two other bills related to digital assets: regulating miners’ activities, and requirements for firms handling crypto transactions