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Counterpunch: Russia Reveals Plan to Utilize Frozen Western Assets
22.11.2024
Russia has revealed that it will respond in kind to the actions of Western governments, which are preparing to make a $50 billion loan to Ukraine collateralized by frozen Russian assets, potentially escalating this conflict. Russia Preparing Retaliatory Move Involving Western Assets The government...
Russia’s Foreign Trade Defies Western Sanctions, Official Claims
22.11.2024
Russia’s foreign trade is defying Western sanctions, with rising imports, resilient transaction systems, and projected economic growth outpacing stagnating Western economies. Western Sanctions Meet Resistance as Russia’s Trade Surges Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has claimed that...
Russia to restrict crypto mining in 13 regions to save electricity
20.11.2024
If approved, the restrictions would seriously affect Russia’s crypto mining operations, as some key local industry firms have a heavy presence in regions like Irkutsk
13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies
20.11.2024
Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which...
Russia Approves 15% Tax on Crypto Trading and Mining Income
19.11.2024
The Russian government has reportedly approved some draft changes to a crypto tax bill which proposes to levy…
Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions
17.11.2024
The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy shortages. The authorities have the right to impose such a ban following the enactment of the recent national cryptocurrency law this month. Russian Energy Ministry...
Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone
16.11.2024
Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half...
Inside Russia’s Crypto Rules: Sberbank CEO Reveals Key Insights
14.11.2024
Sberbank CEO Herman Gref announced that using cryptocurrencies as a payment method within Russia is currently prohibited by law and is unlikely to be allowed in the near future. Speaking at the “FI day. Blockchain: on the edge of a new financial era” conference in Moscow, Gref clarified...
Russia and China Join Forces to Prevent Global Crisis, Experts Say
13.11.2024
China-Russia cooperation is helping to stabilize the region and avert a global crisis, according to Zhang Hong, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Zhang emphasized that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia are working together to uphold global...
Russia-India Trade Nears 90% Dollar-Free — A Game-Changing Pivot
13.11.2024
The use of national and alternative currencies in Russia-India trade has reached nearly 90%, according to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Speaking at a Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission meeting, Manturov emphasized the importance of expanding banking cooperation...
Russia’s Gold Reserves Climb to $207.7B — A Shift in Global Strategy?
12.11.2024
Russia’s central bank reported a record high of $207.7 billion in gold reserves for October. Gold’s share in Russia’s total international reserves rose from 31.5% in September to 32.9%, the highest level since November 1999, when it reached 34%. Historically, the gold proportion peaked at 56.9%...
Russia, India, Africa Advance Bold Plans to Sideline US Dollar
12.11.2024
Russia, India, and several African nations are accelerating dedollarization, embracing national currencies in trade to enhance economic independence and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Global Trade Gets a Shake-Up as Powers Pivot from the US Dollar Russia, India, and numerous African nations...
BRICS Digital Asset Platform Proposal Poised to Reshape Global Investment
11.11.2024
A proposed BRICS digital asset platform could ignite unprecedented investment in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, driving growth in emerging markets. Digital Assets at the Core of BRICS’ Ambitious New Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the proposed creation of...
Kremlin Warns: Global Concerns Grow Over Dollar’s Political Use
9.11.2024
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the abuse of the U.S. dollar as a political instrument has caused other nations to be concerned about potential roadblocks to using the currency in the future. Kremlin Highlights Nations’ Concerns on the U.S. Dollar Weaponization The Kremlin...
Dos and Don’ts: Finance Minister Explains Russia’s Cryptocurrency Strategy
7.11.2024
Anton Siluanov, Russia’s Finance Minister, has clarified how cryptocurrency will be utilized in the country’s financial system now that mining has become legal. Siluanov stated that international settlements will be the primary use case for crypto. Finance Minister States Russia’s...
Beyond the Dollar: Russia’s Path to Economic Independence Emerges
7.11.2024
Russia is reshaping global finance, pivoting from the dollar to local currencies as more nations rally for alternatives to U.S. dominance in global transactions. A New Currency Frontier? Russia’s Strategy Signals Global Shift Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on Wednesday that Russia...
Ripple CEO Loses Bank Account, Russia’s New Crypto Law, and More — Week in Review
3.11.2024
Ripple CEO loses his long-term bank account, Russia publishes new crypto law, BRICS payment system aims to be a SWIFT substitute, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Ripple’s CEO recently disclosed the closure of his 25-year-old bank account, citing his leadership role in a crypto firm...
Russia’s Sweeping Crypto Mining Regulations Take Effect, Setting Strict New Rules
3.11.2024
Russia’s sweeping crypto mining regulations took effect Nov. 1, transforming the industry with strict energy caps, mandatory registration, and stringent oversight. Russia’s Crypto Law Takes Effect, Sparking Changes in Energy and Oversight On Nov. 1, the Russian government introduced a regulatory...
Has Russia really ‘legalized’ cryptocurrency mining?
1.11.2024
Russia’s crypto mining laws have filled the “regulatory vacuum,” but there is still a lot of legal uncertainty about many aspects of regulation
A 36-Digit Debt: Google’s Penalty in Russia Climbs Beyond Imagination
1.11.2024
Google faces a spiraling fine from Russia, surpassing two undecillion rubles and doubling weekly, with potential service blocks looming as tensions escalate. Google and the Unending Fine: How a 36-Digit Debt May Be Just the Start Tech giant Google now owes over two undecillion rubles to the Russian...