Russia Sets Digital Ruble Deadline for Mass Adoption by Major Banks and Retailers
Russia is fast-tracking a nationwide digital currency revolution, mandating banks and major retailers to adopt the digital ruble in a sweeping payments system overhaul. Digital Ruble Rollout Accelerates With Mandatory Integration Deadlines A sweeping overhaul of Russia’s retail payments sector is on the horizon as the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), edges […]
Russians’ Crypto Holdings Top $25.4 Billion Amid Surging Institutional Investment
Russia’s crypto market is accelerating fast as institutional investors pour trillions of rubles into digital assets and rapidly expand industrial mining, capitalizing on abundant energy to strengthen global positioning. Digital Asset Boom Strengthens as Russians Top 2 Trillion Rubles in Crypto Holdings A bullish surge in Russia’s cryptocurrency sector is intensifying as domestic investors aggressively […]
Russia Predicted to Emerge as the Second Global Bitcoin Mining Power
The bitcoin mining industry in Russia has the opportunity to rise and secure the second spot in bitcoin hashrate, according to GIS Mining’s Vasily Girya. Even with the recent restrictions, Girya states that the entrance of new, larger economic groups will invigorate the Russian mining ecosystem. Despite Current Headwinds, Russia May Rise as Second Bitcoin […]
De-Dollarization Hits Critical Mass With Russia-Belarus Near-Complete Currency Transition
De-dollarization accelerates as Russia and Belarus abandon the U.S. dollar in 98.8% of trade, unleashing profound economic realignments that challenge Western financial supremacy and fuel global volatility. Russia and Belarus Complete Stunning 98.8% Shift to National Currencies in Trade The global trend toward de-dollarization has been gaining momentum as countries seek to reduce reliance on […]
De-Dollarization Hits Critical Mass With Russia-Belarus Near-Complete Currency Transition
De-dollarization accelerates as Russia and Belarus abandon the U.S. dollar in 98.8% of trade, unleashing profound economic realignments that challenge Western financial supremacy and fuel global volatility. Russia and Belarus Complete Stunning 98.8% Shift to National Currencies in Trade The global trend toward de-dollarization has been gaining momentum as countries seek to reduce reliance on […]
De-Dollarization Hits Critical Mass With Russia-Belarus Near-Complete Currency Transition
De-dollarization accelerates as Russia and Belarus abandon the U.S. dollar in 98.8% of trade, unleashing profound economic realignments that challenge Western financial supremacy and fuel global volatility. Russia and Belarus Complete Stunning 98.8% Shift to National Currencies in Trade The global trend toward de-dollarization has been gaining momentum as countries seek to reduce reliance on […]
Putin and XI to Kickstart Global South BRICS Investment Platform
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are discussing launching a platform that will offer investment initiatives under a BRICS-Global South inclusive banner, which will be detailed next month. Putin and Xi: BRICS to Unveil Global South Inclusive Investment Platform Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, leaders of two of the world’s largest countries, are developing a platform […]
Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption
Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, is advancing toward becoming a key […]
Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index
The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments. Moscow Exchange Strengthens Crypto Offerings With New Bitcoin Index The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of its new MOEX Derivatives Market Bitcoin Index (MOEXBTC). This initiative marks a […]
Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions
Evita Pay used USDT to funnel cross-border payments. Clients included Sberbank, VTB Bank, Sovcombank, and Rosatom. 22-count indictment includes money laundering, wire fraud. In a sweeping indictment that highlights growing enforcement around sanctions evasion and crypto misuse, US federal prosecutors have charged Russian national Iurii Gugnin with running a sophisticated cross-border fraud and money laundering […]