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Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed
2.3.2025
Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout The Bank of Russia has delayed the full-scale rollout of its central bank...
Putin Eyes Western Companies’ Comeback as US-Russia Tensions Shift
24.2.2025
As Russia anticipates a possible return of Western corporations, President Vladimir Putin has instructed his cabinet to prioritize domestic firms over foreign businesses seeking to re-enter the market. This move follows economic sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which...
BRICS Discusses Alternative Payment Platforms to Bypass Western Financial Systems
23.2.2025
BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to create independent payment systems, aiming to bypass Western financial dominance. BRICS Advances Alternative Payment Systems to Reduce Western Dependence BRICS nations are actively discussing the development of alternative payment platforms to reduce their...
Russia’s Supreme Court Moves to Classify Crypto as Property
22.2.2025
Russia’s Supreme Court is pushing to classify cryptocurrency as property in penal cases, aiming to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to track, freeze, and confiscate illicit digital assets. Russia’s Supreme Court Advances Crypto Legalization Efforts Russia’s Supreme Court has taken...
Russia’s Wealth Chief: Biden’s Policies Crushed US Dollar While Strengthening Moscow
21.2.2025
Biden’s sanctions weakened the U.S. dollar, cost American companies $300 billion, and made Russia more self-reliant, a top Russian investment official said. Effects of Biden’s Economic Policies and Sanctions on Russia Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment...
Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia
21.2.2025
The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy infrastructure. Ministry of Energy: Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Already...
U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Such as Iran Leaning Heavily Into Crypto: Chainalysis
19.2.2025
A new report from the analytics firm says that sanctioned jurisdictions and groups were responsible for 39% of illicit crypto transactions last year
Russian Power Company Reports $14 Million Loss Due to Illegal Crypto Mining
19.2.2025
Russian power company Rosseti suffered over $14 million in losses in 2024 due to illegal crypto-mining operations, which have led to network congestion, equipment damage, and criminal investigations. Unauthorized Crypto Mining Results in Heavy Losses For Rosseti Russian electricity provider Rosseti...
Hungary’s Economy Rises as US-Russia Talks Fuel Market Optimism
19.2.2025
Hungary’s economy is rebounding as potential peace talks between Russia and the U.S. fuel market optimism, with leaders stressing the financial benefits of diplomatic progress. Hungary’s Economy Gains as Peace Talks Show Promise Diplomatic developments often have a significant impact on financial...
Visa and Mastercard Could Make a Comeback in Russia
19.2.2025
Visa and Mastercard may attempt a comeback in Russia, but the country’s financial system has already moved on. Could they reclaim lost ground, or is it too late? Visa and Mastercard May Be Returning to Russia Visa and Mastercard may attempt to re-enter the Russian market, according to Anatoly...
Russia Declares SWIFT ‘Dying’ as Crypto Reshapes Finance
18.2.2025
Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order? Russia claims that it has the technical ability...
BRICS Set to Dominate 40% of Global Economy by 2030, Russian Official Says
18.2.2025
BRICS is set to dominate 40% of the global economy by 2030, while the West’s share shrinks to 27%, Russian Economic Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said. Global Power Shift: BRICS Economy Surges While the West Faces Sharp Decline The BRICS alliance is poised to reshape the global economy, with...
Russia Prioritizes BRICS and G20, Calls G7 ‘Outdated’ and Irrelevant
17.2.2025
Russia is turning its back on the G7, calling it outdated, and shifting its focus to BRICS, SCO, and G20 as the new pillars of global influence. Russia Chooses BRICS and G20 Over ‘Outdated’ G7 Russia is prioritizing BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Group...
Alexander Vinnik lands in Moscow after US-Russia prisoner swap
14.2.2025
BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik lands in Moscow after US-Russia prisoner swap
14.2.2025
BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik lands in Moscow after US-Russia prisoner swap
14.2.2025
BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel
US May Lift Russian Sanctions if Ukraine Talks Progress, Expert Says
14.2.2025
The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United States may ease sanctions...
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, US Dollar, and Cooperation: ‘We Agreed to Work Together’
14.2.2025
Donald Trump has announced a game-changing dialogue with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to fast-track Ukraine peace talks, plan mutual visits, and launch immediate high-level negotiations. Trump: ‘We Agreed to Work Together, Very Closely, Including Visiting Each Other’s Nations’ U.S....
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia