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Russian Official Declares BRICS Payment System a Real Alternative to US Dollar

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A top Russian official has declared plans for a BRICS payment system “not hypothetical,” signaling a shift toward reducing reliance on the dollar through alternative financial mechanisms. A New Era? Russia Claims Feasibility of BRICS Payment Network Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has affirmed that plans to establish a BRICS payment system are tangible … Read more

Russian Settlements Face Another Blow: U.S. Treasury Hints at Sanctions Against Chinese Banks

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently referred to the possibility of enacting sanctions against Chinese banks as the U.S. prepares to deepen its measures to weaken the Russian economy. This could affect trade settlements between Russia and China, which have already suffered due to previous measures. US Treasury Prepared to Enact Sanctions Against Chinese Banks … Read more

Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman Calls out Tariff Bluff, Remarks on Digital Currencies’ Role in Freeing International Trade

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Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, called out President-elect Trump’s recent threats regarding the hypothetical implementation of a 100% tariff regime on the BRICS bloc, stating that such an application was unlikely. Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman: Trump Unlikely to Proceed With 100% Tariff Threat President-elect Trump still has officials worried about … Read more

EU Seizure of Russia’s Assets Could Erode Euro’s Reserve Status

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Seizing Russia’s frozen assets risks catastrophic fallout, including collapsing trust in global financial systems, destabilizing the euro, and sparking severe retaliatory measures. Confiscating Russia’s Assets Could Backfire Catastrophically, Euroclear Cautions EU Euroclear Ltd., the Belgian clearinghouse responsible for holding the bulk of Russia’s frozen central bank assets, has raised significant concerns about the risks and … Read more

Putin Confirms Digital Ruble Integration in Russia’s Federal Budget

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Russia is set to integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, into its federal budget system starting next year, with nationwide adoption targeted by July 1, 2025, President Vladimir Putin announced at the 15th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum. Highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance business efficiency, Putin emphasized the development of infrastructure … Read more

BRICS Alliance Expands: Russia Confirms No Partner Declines

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BRICS expansion is progressing without setbacks, as no invited countries have declined partnership offers, with the finalized list expected before year-end, Russian officials confirm. BRICS Expansion Gains Momentum: No Declined Invitations Russia has confirmed that no countries have declined invitations to join BRICS as partner states, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. In an … Read more

Dollar’s Role Shrinks as 80% of Russian Export Revenues Shift to Non-Toxic Currencies

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Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, has revealed that over 80% of major Russian exporters’ revenues are now denominated in rubles and “friendly” currencies, marking a significant shift from Western currencies. Deputy Governor Philipp Gabuniya highlighted this transition, noting that the share of “toxic” currencies — namely the U.S. dollar and euro — dropped … Read more

Putin Signs Law Declaring Crypto as Property in Russia

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Russia officially declares cryptocurrency as property, unleashing groundbreaking tax rules: mining exemptions, progressive income taxes, and steep corporate levies starting in 2025. Crypto Officially Property in Russia After Putin Signs Landmark Law Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law officially designating digital currencies as property, laying the groundwork for taxation and regulation within the … Read more