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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...
Russia’s Bitcoin, AI play with BRICS is ‘game theory’ in motion: Analyst
31.10.2024
Russia’s plan to build out Bitcoin mining in other countries could inspire other nations to do the same domestically.
Over 30 Nations Seek Stronger BRICS Ties — Russia Leads Strategic Talks
31.10.2024
Russia reveals that over 30 nations are pursuing deeper engagement with BRICS, aiming to finalize an expansion list by the year’s end amid unprecedented alliance growth. Russia Confirms Over 30 Countries Eye Deeper BRICS Alliance Russia plans to consult with over 30 countries interested in deeper...
Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in Key Regions as Energy Shortages Intensify
30.10.2024
Russia is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining in energy-restricted regions, citing severe power shortages that could jeopardize long-term stability until 2030. Crypto Miners Face a Major Blow in Russia’s Energy-Restricted Zones Russian Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak has stated that digital...
BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project Over BRICS Connections, but Is It Too Late?
30.10.2024
While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has already reached the MVP stage, and members could choose to continue it without support from the BIS. BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project, BRICS Countries Could Use...
UAE and Saudi Arabia Deepen Ties With Russia Amid Global Shifts
30.10.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are bolstering strategic ties with Russia, with the UAE seeking a partnership and Saudi Arabia enhancing diplomatic collaboration for regional stability. UAE and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties with Russia During a meeting in Dubai,...
Putin Declares ‘The Time Has Come’ for BRICS to Build Its Own Financial Platform
30.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that “the time has come” for BRICS nations to create an economic platform to unlock their growing economies’ potential. A New Era Begins? Putin Says It’s Time for a BRICS Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin...
US Sanctions on Russia Backfire, Elevating BRICS as a ‘Genuine Financial Threat’
30.10.2024
Western sanctions on Russia have backfired, bolstering BRICS as nations seek alternatives to Western financial control, according to a former U.S. state senator. Former Senator: US Sanctions on Russia Empower BRICS as Financial Threat Former Virginia State Senator Richard Black has claimed that...
Escaping Financial Control: Why BRICS Is Shifting Away From US Dollar System
29.10.2024
Why BRICS nations are moving away from the U.S. dollar system: a Russian official described a strategic shift attracting countries looking beyond Western-led systems. A New Era of Sovereignty: BRICS Shifts From Dollar Dependency for Independence Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov...
Critics: G7’s $50 Billion Russian Assets-Backed Loan Might Upset the West’s Financial Stability
28.10.2024
The G7’s finalized deal approving a Russian assets-backed loan of $50 billion to support the Ukrainian war effort has the potential to upset the Western financial system. Critics state that the U.S. and other countries may face repercussions, including losing the trust of some of their...