Russians’ Crypto Holdings Top $25.4 Billion Amid Surging Institutional Investment

Russia’s crypto market is accelerating fast as institutional investors pour trillions of rubles into digital assets and rapidly expand industrial mining, capitalizing on abundant energy to strengthen global positioning. Digital Asset Boom Strengthens as Russians Top 2 Trillion Rubles in Crypto Holdings A bullish surge in Russia’s cryptocurrency sector is intensifying as domestic investors aggressively … Read more

Russia Predicted to Emerge as the Second Global Bitcoin Mining Power

The bitcoin mining industry in Russia has the opportunity to rise and secure the second spot in bitcoin hashrate, according to GIS Mining’s Vasily Girya. Even with the recent restrictions, Girya states that the entrance of new, larger economic groups will invigorate the Russian mining ecosystem. Despite Current Headwinds, Russia May Rise as Second Bitcoin … Read more

De-Dollarization Hits Critical Mass With Russia-Belarus Near-Complete Currency Transition

De-dollarization accelerates as Russia and Belarus abandon the U.S. dollar in 98.8% of trade, unleashing profound economic realignments that challenge Western financial supremacy and fuel global volatility. Russia and Belarus Complete Stunning 98.8% Shift to National Currencies in Trade The global trend toward de-dollarization has been gaining momentum as countries seek to reduce reliance on … Read more

Putin and XI to Kickstart Global South BRICS Investment Platform

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are discussing launching a platform that will offer investment initiatives under a BRICS-Global South inclusive banner, which will be detailed next month. Putin and Xi: BRICS to Unveil Global South Inclusive Investment Platform Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, leaders of two of the world’s largest countries, are developing a platform … Read more

Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption

Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, is advancing toward becoming a key … Read more

Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments. Moscow Exchange Strengthens Crypto Offerings With New Bitcoin Index The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of its new MOEX Derivatives Market Bitcoin Index (MOEXBTC). This initiative marks a … Read more

Russian National Hit With 22 Charges for Laundering $530M in Crypto

A Russian national faces 22 charges for laundering $530 million through cryptocurrency, using his companies to bypass U.S. sanctions and defraud financial institutions. 22 Charges Filed Against Russian National in $530M Crypto Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 9 that Iurii Gugnin, a Russian national living in New York, faces 22 … Read more

Moscow Exchange Opens Bitcoin Futures to Select Investors

Russia is entering the cryptocurrency derivatives market, as the Moscow Stock Exchange kicked off bitcoin futures trading on June 4, limited exclusively to “highly qualified” investors. This move comes as Russia cautiously experiments with crypto-related financial instruments, amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty. These new contracts are linked to Blackrock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin … Read more

Russia Intensifies Drive to Replace US Dollar in Global Trade

Russia accelerates the global de-dollarization drive with bold new push for national currencies and economic sovereignty in trade. Russia Ramps up Exit From Dollar-Dominated Trade System The global shift toward settling trade in national currencies instead of the U.S. dollar is gaining traction, with Russia positioning itself at the forefront of this movement. During the … Read more

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