Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in
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Binance Expands Mobile Money Across Africa — 6 More Countries Gain Access
Crypto exchange Binance has expanded its reach in West and Central Africa, integrating mobile money payments for cryptocurrency purchases in
Kevin Helms
12:23
China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East
Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership
Kevin Helms
09:23
Select Group of Russian Firms Authorized to Use Crypto for Chinese Imports Amid Sanctions
A select group of Russian companies, including electronics producers and financial institutions, has received approval to use cryptocurrencies for Chinese
Kevin Helms
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FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers
U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian
Kevin Helms
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SEC Hits Flyfish Club With Charges for Unregistered NFT Offering
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Flyfish Club for conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities
Kevin Helms
12:42
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency to Overcome Cross-Border Payment Obstacles
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, has highlighted challenges in cross-border settlements, including payment issues and falling trade volumes.
Kevin Helms
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Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital
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Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession
Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus.
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Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine
Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of
