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Russian Grid Operator Rosseti Eyes Crypto Mining to Power Up Underused Plants
27.1.2025
Rosseti, Russia’s electric grid operator, is exploring crypto mining to utilize electricity from power plants with low consumption. This could involve building mining centers and potentially coordinating their placement nationwide. Boosting Rosseti’s Revenues The Russian electric grid...
Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
27.1.2025
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these use cases for Russia’s future. Russian State...
BRICS Unmoved by Trump’s 100% Tariff Threats, Says Russian Envoy
22.1.2025
BRICS, an economic bloc comprising emerging nations, remains unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to levy 100% tariffs on goods from member states, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday, Tolchenov highlighted BRICS’ financial...
Russian National Jailed for Funding Ukrainian Forces With Crypto
16.1.2025
A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly transferred funds to a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using crypto. Russian National Sentenced to 7 Years in Jail for Using Crypto to Fund Ukrainian Forces One of...
Three Russians Face Money Laundering Charges Over Mixing Services: DOJ
10.1.2025
Russian nationals have been charged with crimes for allegedly running the crypto mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io used by North Korean hackers
Russian Official Declares BRICS Payment System a Real Alternative to US Dollar
19.12.2024
A top Russian official has declared plans for a BRICS payment system “not hypothetical,” signaling a shift toward reducing reliance on the dollar through alternative financial mechanisms. A New Era? Russia Claims Feasibility of BRICS Payment Network Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov...
Russian Settlements Face Another Blow: U.S. Treasury Hints at Sanctions Against Chinese Banks
17.12.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently referred to the possibility of enacting sanctions against Chinese banks as the U.S. prepares to deepen its measures to weaken the Russian economy. This could affect trade settlements between Russia and China, which have already suffered due to previous...
Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman Calls out Tariff Bluff, Remarks on Digital Currencies’ Role in Freeing International Trade
16.12.2024
Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, called out President-elect Trump’s recent threats regarding the hypothetical implementation of a 100% tariff regime on the BRICS bloc, stating that such an application was unlikely. Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman: Trump...
EU Bleeds €1.5 Trillion Under Anti-Russian Sanctions, Report
13.12.2024
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has claimed that the European Union has suffered financial losses exceeding €1.5 trillion (approximately $1.58 trillion) due to sanctions imposed on Russia. Speaking in Moscow, Grushko described these sanctions as a “self-destructive”...
Russia Too! Russian State Duma Deputy Proposes Creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
11.12.2024
Russian State Duma Deputy Anton Tkachev directed a letter to the Ministry of Finance to consider creating a strategic bitcoin reserve akin to the one that exists for traditional currencies. Tkachev highlighted that bitcoin could serve both as a store of value and as an opportunity to reap profits....
Russian Lawmaker Proposes Creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Report
10.12.2024
Anton Tkachev proposed "assessing the feasibility of creating a strategic BTC reserve in Russia by analogy with state reserve in traditional currencies."
Poland arrests ex-CEO of Russian crypto exchange WEX for US extradition: Report
9.12.2024
The former crypto executive was previously arrested in Poland in 2021 over related matters but was released after 40 days
Russian Oil Chief Warns Gold Will Be US Dollar’s Biggest Rival
7.12.2024
Gold is emerging as a rival to the U.S. dollar in global trade, with sanctions driving change, according to a top Russian energy executive. Gold vs Dollar: The Ancient Rival Poised to Rewrite Global Settlements Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, Russia’s largest state-owned oil company, highlighted...
Dollar’s Role Shrinks as 80% of Russian Export Revenues Shift to Non-Toxic Currencies
30.11.2024
Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, has revealed that over 80% of major Russian exporters’ revenues are now denominated in rubles and “friendly” currencies, marking a significant shift from Western currencies. Deputy Governor Philipp Gabuniya highlighted this...
Ruble Plunges to New 2024 Low After US Imposes Sanctions Targeting Russian Banks
28.11.2024
The Russian ruble weakened after the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian banks. Europe Reduces Reliance on Russian Gas The Russian ruble fell to its lowest level since March 2022 after the U.S. imposed sanctions on 50 Russian banks, further disrupting the inflow of foreign currency into...
Analysts: Gold Transactions Fuel Russian Shadow Trading Payments
28.11.2024
Gold would be one of the commodities enabling payments between China and Russia. According to market analysts, the abundant Russian gold stash, representing almost a third of the country’s reserves, could be key in sidestepping the current trade difficulties originated by economic sanctions....
Russian gov’t approves new crypto taxation framework
28.11.2024
The Russian Federation Council’s approval of the new crypto taxation regime comes amid Bitcoin hitting all-time highs against Russia’s national currency, the ruble
New Russian Sanctions May Spike Gas Prices in Europe, Experts Warn
25.11.2024
U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank may disrupt payment processes for Russian oil and gas buyers, potentially increasing energy costs in Europe, according to experts cited by Tass. Analysts warn that seeking alternative payment methods, such as using other banks or currencies, could heighten risks...
Трамп выбирает Скотта Бессента, управляющего хедж-фондом, поддерживающим криптовалюту, на пост министра финансов
23.11.2024
Избранный президент США Дональд Трамп назвал управляющего хедж-фондом Скотта Бессента, энтузиаста Криптовалюта , своим кандидатом на пост министра финансов.Если Сенат утвердит его кандидатуру, следующий человек, чья подпись украсит бумажные деньги США, станет сторонником экосистемы цифровой валюты...
Еще один демократ из SEC покинет агентство, оставив республиканцев у власти к февралю
22.11.2024
Внезапное заявление об отставке второго демократа из Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США Хайме Лисарраги может дать республиканцам импульс, поскольку они начинают работу по изменению направления Политика агентства.Заявление Лисарраги прозвучало на следующий день после того, как председатель...