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Russia-Linked Banknotes Blamed for Libyan Dinar Plunge
26.7.2024
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report identified the Russian state money printer as a potential source of the banknotes, which the Central Bank of Libya has labelled counterfeit. Russia Linked to Illicit...
Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs
25.7.2024
Inflows to Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex accounted for 82% of the crypto volumes that belonged to sanctioned entities internationally, the report added
Cross-Border Digital Ruble Payments May Become a Reality in 2026
22.7.2024
Generalized international settlements using the Russian digital ruble will not be available until 2026, according to statements from Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market. Aksakov stated that in 2025, authorities plan to expand the current pilot stage...
2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case
20.7.2024
Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual citizen of Canada and Russia, were...
Putin Calls to ‘Seize the Moment’ to Kickstart Digital Ruble and Crypto Adoption In Russia
19.7.2024
President Vladimir Putin declared it was time for Russia to create the environment needed to increase the adoption of digital assets and the Russian CBDC, the digital ruble, as part of the country’s economic tissue. He also reported that over 30,000 transactions have been made in the pilot...
Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia
19.7.2024
The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power...
Vitalik Buterin warns of politicians claiming to be ‘pro-crypto’
17.7.2024
The Ethereum co-founder said he had observed the Russian government espousing crypto while acting as an authoritarian regime
Russia Considers Allowing Digital Currency Trading on the Country’s Largest Exchanges
15.7.2024
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed permitting digital currency trading for a select group of qualified investors on licensed exchanges like the Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, believes Russia’s largest...
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says
15.7.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may not be a significant issue now, it could become...
Putin Envisions Official BRICS Parliamentary Organization
14.7.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the BRICS economic bloc will have its own official parliamentary organization in the future. Speaking at the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Putin emphasized the importance of parliaments in promoting multilateralism and global security. He highlighted...
Bank of Russia Discusses Conditions of Upcoming Stablecoin Regulation
11.7.2024
The Bank of Russia has highlighted the conditions it will need to consider when regulating the use of stablecoins for Russian individuals and companies. The bank stated that before a regulation is enacted, a thorough study of these assets and a discussion with the relevant actors of the market...
Iran Proposes to Link All BRICS Payment Systems
9.7.2024
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Nasser Kanani has proposed to link the payment systems of all the countries of the BRICS bloc, allowing for seamless settlements between these. Kanani stated that the conditions have been created for this...
Iran and Russia Sign Academic Cooperation Agreement to Dedollarize Economies
8.7.2024
Iran and Russia have taken a significant step towards economic cooperation by involving their academic institutions in efforts to dedollarize their economies. The presidents of Iran’s Imam Hossein University and Russia’s Plekhanov University of Economics signed a memorandum...
Putin on Dedollarization: 80% of Russia-China Trade in Rubles and Yuan
8.7.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlights economic integration and dedollarization at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council meeting, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We are making wider use of national currencies for mutual settlements,”...
Russia in the Process of Regulating the Use of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
5.7.2024
Russia is considering adding the subject of stablecoins to an upcoming bill, allowing them to be used officially for completing cross-border payments. Alexey Guznov, Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia, declared that proposals have already been presented and the issue is now being discussed....
Russian Central Bank Suggests Using Crypto to Counter Western Sanctions
4.7.2024
Russia’s central bank has urged businesses to consider various payment solutions, including cryptocurrencies and digital assets, to manage transactions with foreign partners and counter Western sanctions. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina highlighted that the central bank has softened...
Russia Weighs Stablecoin Framework for International Deals
3.7.2024
Owing to economic challenges and sanctions, Russia is considering using stablecoins to conduct cross-border transactions, especially with China. The Russian central bank, which was not very receptive to digital currencies earlier, has now realized the potential of these crypto-assets...
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Bill Faces Delays
2.7.2024
The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements...
US Dollar Retains Global Dominance Despite BRICS Efforts, Reveals Atlantic Council Report
26.6.2024
Despite concerted efforts by the BRICS nations to decrease global dependence on the U.S. dollar, the fiat currency remains the dominant force in the world economy, a new study from the Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center finds. The report underscores the challenges of de-dollarization amidst...
EU Targets Crypto Asset Providers Accused of Aiding Russia in Warfare Against Ukraine
26.6.2024
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime forbids Eurozone operators from utilizing...