The BRICS challenge to the world’s established economic order is not a joke, according to experts in the field of international relations. Now that the
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Blockchain Short Story 011: Hashed Time-Lock Contracts (HTLCs)
A hashed timelock contract (HTLC) is a popular mechanism for interoperability, minimizing counterparty risks in the cross-ledger… Continue reading on Blockchain Short Stories »
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Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Allowing CBDC Payments in Russia
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill on the introduction of the digital ruble in the Russian Federation. The new legislation, which legalizes
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Venezuela to Integrate Russian Mir Payments System in De-Dollarization Push
The government of Venezuela has announced that it is currently working to integrate Mir, a Russian electronic card and transfer payments system. President Nicolas Maduro
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Russia to Trial Digital Asset Settlements in Foreign Trade
Bank of Russia plans to pilot cross-border payments using digital assets and central bank digital currencies, according to a deputy governor. The top executive believes
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Egypt Applies for BRICS Membership, Seeks Trade in National Currencies
Egypt has filed an application to join the BRICS bloc, Russia’s ambassador to the Arab nation confirmed. The government in Cairo is interested in using
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