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Wheat for Cars, Seeds for Materials: Russia Revives Barter Amidst Crippling Sanctions
16.9.2025
While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate risks to payment agents. Several such operations were identified, including exchanges of Chinese cars for Russian grain and flax seeds for raw materials....
Trump Calls on NATO to Impose 100% Tariffs on China to End Russo‑Ukrainian War
14.9.2025
President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to impose levies on China to halt its support for Russian actions. He also said he was ready to enact “major” sanctions on Russia. Trump Reveals His Hand: NATO Tariffs on China...
Lavrov Says De-dollarization Is Ongoing With Alternative Trade Platforms Rising
12.9.2025
Global momentum toward de-dollarization is erupting as nations expand trade in local currencies and build alternative payment systems, reshaping global finance and reinforcing warnings emphasized by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. De-dollarization Momentum Builds as Nations Push Alternative...
Russia could consider crypto bank to combat fraud, help miners
11.9.2025
Evgeny Masharov, a member of the Russian Civic Chamber, says Russia should start a crypto exchange through a major financial institution
Russia could consider crypto bank to combat fraud, help miners
11.9.2025
Evgeny Masharov, a member of the Russian Civic Chamber, says Russia should start a crypto exchange through a major financial institution
Russia could consider crypto bank to combat fraud, help miners
11.9.2025
Evgeny Masharov, a member of the Russian Civic Chamber, says Russia should start a crypto exchange through a major financial institution
Putin’s Advisor: US Stablecoin Push Is Part of a $37 Trillion Debt-Ending Scheme
9.9.2025
As part of a press briefing at the Eastern Economic Forum, Anton Kobyakov, an adviser on Putin’s policies, accused the U.S. of attempting to use stablecoins and gold to devalue its public debt and start anew, thereby rewriting the rules of the cryptocurrency system in the process. Putin’s Aide...
India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon
7.9.2025
India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters...
Putin and Xi Overheard Discussing Life Extension, Sparking Global Buzz
4.9.2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension during a live broadcast of Beijing’s Sept. 3 military parade, when comments about biotechnology, organ transplants and the possibility of greatly extended lifespans were captured on...
Crypto Traders Brace for Disruption as Russia Tightens Cash Controls
4.9.2025
Russia’s new law, effective Sept. 1, 2025, reportedly allows banks to cap ATM withdrawals at $600 (50,000 rubles) for 48 hours if transactions appear suspicious—a move aimed at curbing financial fraud. However, experts warn that the legislation will significantly disrupt cryptocurrency trading...
Putin Reinforces Local Currency Dominance in Sino-Russian Trade: Dollar a ‘Statistical Discrepancy’
1.9.2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that most of the trade between the two countries is settled using yuan and ruble-based payments, leaving the dollar behind. He noted that Sino-Russian trade had risen by $100 billion, and they were still working to dismantle trade barriers. Putin: Local...
UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia
21.8.2025
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks and crypto exchanges tied to Russia’s $9.3 billion ruble-backed stablecoin
UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia
21.8.2025
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin
U.S. Blacklists Crypto Network Behind Ruble-Backed Stablecoin and Shuttered Exchange Garantex
14.8.2025
U.S. officials accused Garantex, Grinex, A7A5 token issuers and executives of laundering ransomware proceeds and evading sanctions
China and Russia Hit Trade Milestone, Defying US Tariff Threats
11.8.2025
According to figures from the Chinese General Administration of Customs, trade between China and Russia reached its highest point in July, despite the threat of secondary tariffs on Russian oil purchases. China is one of the largest purchasers of Russian crude. China-Russia Bilateral Trade Numbers...
Ron Paul Warns Nuclear Conflict Risk Is Surging With No Diplomatic Brake
5.8.2025
Nuclear tensions are spiking as Washington abandons diplomacy for military posturing, with Ron Paul warning that reckless responses to rhetoric are reviving Cold War dangers. Nuclear Risks Climb as Washington Trades Dialogue for Deployment, Warns Ron Paul Former U.S. congressman and well-known...
Economist Jeffrey Sachs: China’s Retaliation Might Stop the US Economy
24.7.2025
Jeffrey Sachs warned that the Trump administration’s potential future secondary sanctions on China’s trade relations with Russia could lead to a catastrophe for the U.S. economy. Sachs believes that the world would turn its back on America if this were to occur. Jeffrey Sachs Warns...
Meta’s Whatsapp Faces Blacklisting as a Threat to National Security in Russia
21.7.2025
According to State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin, it is only a matter of time before Whatsapp is blacklisted in Russia. Nemkin explained that the app, owned by Meta, has not complied with the requirements of the Russian government, resulting in a “legal breach of national security.” Whatsapp...
Sberbank Proposes Russian Crypto Custody Services
18.7.2025
Russia’s largest lender, the state-run Sberbank, revealed Thursday that it plans to launch custody services for Russian crypto holdings, according to Reuters. With this step, Sberbank aims to claim a pivotal position in the country’s shifting digital asset space. Sberbank Responds to Foreign...
BTC Rally Reverses as Tariff Threats and Rate Jitters Shake Market
15.7.2025
After peaking above $123,000 on July 14, bitcoin fell to around $116,221 before stabilizing above $117,000 by July 15. Traders are advised to monitor the support zone between $117,000 and $116,300, as maintaining this level could lead to a rebound. Geopolitical Tensions Blamed for Pullback Hours...