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Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov stated that this move would be focused on establishing an experimental framework for facilitating cryptocurrency operations. The infrastructure would already be in development in a joint operation with the Bank of Russia, which already allows qualified investors to dabble in crypto investments. Russia Moving to Establish Key Infrastructure to Govern … Read more
Russia and Brazil are aligning strategies across BRICS, the UN, and G20 to expand emerging economies’ influence, reshape global governance, and deepen their strategic partnership worldwide. Russia and Brazil Build Coordinated Front to Reshape UN, BRICS, and G20 Flow BRICS, the United Nations (UN), and the Group of 20 (G20) were central to discussions between … Read more
Anton Siluanov, Russia’s finance minister, said the digital ruble, Russia’s CBDC, is a “strong” and “reliable” alternative to the fiat ruble. He said the digital ruble has special potential for budgetary payments, enhancing control and traceability. Russian Finance Minister Reinforces Potential of Digital Ruble for Budgetary Settlements While stablecoins have become the de facto killer … Read more
The Bank of Russia signaled that a new phase of oversight on digital‑asset activities, including mining and investment, will begin next year. The institution said the increased control aims to boost market confidence and protect investors. Russia Opens up to Digital Assets, but Will Tighten Oversight in 2026 While Russia has been steadily opening its … Read more
While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate risks to payment agents. Several such operations were identified, including exchanges of Chinese cars for Russian grain and flax seeds for raw materials. Russia Returns to Barter Trade to Counter Crippling Western Sanctions Russia, … Read more
President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to impose levies on China to halt its support for Russian actions. He also said he was ready to enact “major” sanctions on Russia. Trump Reveals His Hand: NATO Tariffs on China and Escalation of Sanctions Against Russia The … Read more
Global momentum toward de-dollarization is erupting as nations expand trade in local currencies and build alternative payment systems, reshaping global finance and reinforcing warnings emphasized by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. De-dollarization Momentum Builds as Nations Push Alternative Systems The steady global push toward de-dollarization is accelerating as countries explore new financial systems to reduce … Read more
As part of a press briefing at the Eastern Economic Forum, Anton Kobyakov, an adviser on Putin’s policies, accused the U.S. of attempting to use stablecoins and gold to devalue its public debt and start anew, thereby rewriting the rules of the cryptocurrency system in the process. Putin’s Aide Claims U.S. Stablecoin Enthusiasm Is a … Read more
India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters reported that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) picked … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension during a live broadcast of Beijing’s Sept. 3 military parade, when comments about biotechnology, organ transplants and the possibility of greatly extended lifespans were captured on a hot mic. In the exchange, Xi reportedly said some predict people may live … Read more