With limited access to global finances, Russian businesses have begun settling in cryptocurrency with their partners abroad. Although these are still small-scale payments, government officials
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Settlements With China — Russia Plans Next Step for Digital Ruble
Russia intends to use its digital ruble, to be introduced early next year, for payments with its key ally, China. Authorities in Moscow hope other
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Russian Exchanges Ready to Launch International Crypto Payments, Lawmaker Reveals
The largest exchanges in Russia are ready to begin operating with cryptocurrencies right after authorities legalize cross-border settlements in crypto, according to a leading member
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Crypto Payments May Not Help Russia Bypass Sanctions, Experts Say
Russia is preparing to authorize international crypto payments but people involved in the industry doubt this would allow the country to circumvent sanctions. At the
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Russian Prime Minister Orders Finance Ministry, Central Bank to Agree on Crypto by December
The central bank and the finance ministry in Moscow have been asked by the head of the Russian government to agree on a vision for
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Foreigners to Be Given Anonymous Entry Points to Digital Ruble, Russian Official Suggests
Foreign nationals should be able to buy Russia’s upcoming digital ruble through entry points providing anonymity, according to a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament.
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