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Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank introduced enhanced … Read more
Russia will prioritize using its energy for social development instead of Bitcoin mining, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stressed that if there is a surplus in certain areas, this power can be supplied to legal and registered energy miners operating outside the “gray” zone. Russia Will Not Prioritize Supplying Energy … Read more
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements as soon as the regulatory and technological platforms for this task are … Read more
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global … Read more
Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity to strengthen ties with both Eastern and Western nations while remaining committed to NATO. Erdogan emphasized … Read more
The payment flow between China and Russia is being disrupted once again due to the enactment of a new package of sanctions that includes 46 Chinese companies allegedly assisting the Russian war effort. This has affected imports of dual-use products, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes, as well as other merchandise. … Read more
The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military manufacturing, saw a 3.3% increase in July, and the GDP growth rate for the first half of the year reached 4.6%, compared to 1.8% in … Read more
Payments in national currencies among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members have reportedly increased from 40% in 2022 to 92%, signaling a move away from reliance on the U.S. dollar. Similar to the BRICS economic bloc, the SCO, which includes Russia, China, India, and recently added Iran, is encouraging the use of local currencies to strengthen … Read more
The Russian government has warned France that pursuing criminal charges against Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, could be considered “political persecution.” Durov, a Russian-born French citizen, was detained in Paris for allegedly failing to control illegal content on the messaging platform. He was released on bail but must stay in France and report regularly … Read more
The Important Stories investigation seemingly contradicts Durov’s public claims. Go to Source
