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China Prepares for Western Sanctions With Russia’s Economic Blueprint
1.12.2024
China is closely studying Russia’s strategies for countering Western sanctions, viewing the situation as a model for preparing against similar economic measures in case of a Taiwan conflict. Beijing has reportedly formed an interagency group to analyze Russia’s experiences, from foreign...
BRICS Alliance Expands: Russia Confirms No Partner Declines
1.12.2024
BRICS expansion is progressing without setbacks, as no invited countries have declined partnership offers, with the finalized list expected before year-end, Russian officials confirm. BRICS Expansion Gains Momentum: No Declined Invitations Russia has confirmed that no countries have declined...
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...
Putin Signs Law Declaring Crypto as Property in Russia
30.11.2024
Russia officially declares cryptocurrency as property, unleashing groundbreaking tax rules: mining exemptions, progressive income taxes, and steep corporate levies starting in 2025. Crypto Officially Property in Russia After Putin Signs Landmark Law Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a...
4 reasons why $100K is the next logical step for Bitcoin
28.11.2024
Bitcoin’s path to $100,000 is supported by strong institutional interest, macroeconomic trends, and miner confidence
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
Russia Approves Crypto Tax Law, Redefining Digital Currency Rules
28.11.2024
Russia’s new crypto tax law classifies digital currencies as property, exempts mining from VAT, and mandates detailed reporting, signaling a seismic shift in regulation. Russia’s New Crypto Tax Rules Signal a Major Shift in Digital Currency Regulations The Federation Council, Russia’s upper house...
Russia Cautious on Tokenizing Real-World Assets
25.11.2024
The Bank of Russia’s report highlights the potential benefits of tokenizing real-world assets but also emphasizes the need for a clear regulatory framework. Expanding the Value of Traditional Assets While tokenization has the potential to increase liquidity for real-world assets, among other...
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...