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Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia
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Russia recently enacted a ban on crypto mining operations in 10 regions until 2031, citing high energy consumption issues as the cause. Deputy Prime Minister
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CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies—85% of Trade Now in Local Tenders
Over 85% of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) trade now bypasses foreign currencies, signaling a strategic shift towards economic independence as national payment systems take
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Russia Using Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions – Is the Global Financial System Cracking?
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