BRICS nations are advancing digital assets like tokenized gold and crypto to reduce reliance on dollar-based financial systems. Concerns over the U.S. …
Russia
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Regulation
Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity
by shayaanby shayaanRussia is moving closer to selling Bitcoin confiscated during criminal investigations as officials work to create a legal structure for handling such …
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Finance
Russia needs to consider using crypto in wake of Trump’s reserve, business lobbyist says
by shayaanby shayaanWith the United States under President Trump already stockpiling cryptocurrencies, Russia should also explore opportunities to use Bitcoin and the like, according …
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Analysis
Central Bank of Russia Issues Proposal Allowing Wealthy Investors To Trade Bitcoin and Crypto: Report
by shayaanby shayaanThe Central Bank of the Russian Federation has reportedly released a proposal that if approved, would allow qualified entities to trade crypto …
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Markets
Russia Turns to Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions in Oil Trade: Reuters
by shayaanby shayaanRussia has turned to cryptocurrencies to facilitate oil trade with China and India, effectively bypassing Western sanctions in its $192 billion oil …
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Regulation
Russia Side-Stepping Western Sanctions by Trading Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and USDT for Oil: Report
by shayaanby shayaanRussia is using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with India and China, according to a new Reuters report. Citing “four sources with direct …
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Regulation
New Cryptocurrency Move Comes from Russia – Putin and the Country’s Judges Meet
by shayaanby shayaanRussia’s Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward defining the legal status of cryptocurrencies, advancing efforts to classify digital assets as …
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Regulation
Russia Faces Surge in Crypto Crime, Supreme Court Prepares Legislation
by shayaanby shayaanRussia has been grappling with a surge in crimes connected to crypto, according to the country’s Supreme Court. At a recent meeting …
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Adoption
Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis
by shayaanby shayaanSanctioned entities received $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions, according to the 2025 Crypto …
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Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS …