13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies

Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which targets 13 regions, including Irkutsk, Buryatia, and Transbaikal, excluding Moscow. The extended enforcement periods were … Read more

Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions

The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy shortages. The authorities have the right to impose such a ban following the enactment of the recent national cryptocurrency law this month. Russian Energy Ministry Proposal Would Limit Crypto Mining Activities in Special Regions While authorities have … Read more

Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone

Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half a trillion rubles in 2024, reflecting significant growth. He projected that this … Read more

Russia and China Join Forces to Prevent Global Crisis, Experts Say

China-Russia cooperation is helping to stabilize the region and avert a global crisis, according to Zhang Hong, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Zhang emphasized that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia are working together to uphold global peace and security through strong mutual trust and … Read more

Russia-India Trade Nears 90% Dollar-Free — A Game-Changing Pivot

The use of national and alternative currencies in Russia-India trade has reached nearly 90%, according to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Speaking at a Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission meeting, Manturov emphasized the importance of expanding banking cooperation between the two countries. Trade turnover between Russia and India rose 9% in the first eight months … Read more

Russia’s Gold Reserves Climb to $207.7B — A Shift in Global Strategy?

Russia’s central bank reported a record high of $207.7 billion in gold reserves for October. Gold’s share in Russia’s total international reserves rose from 31.5% in September to 32.9%, the highest level since November 1999, when it reached 34%. Historically, the gold proportion peaked at 56.9% on Jan. 1, 1993, and dropped to a low … Read more

BRICS Digital Asset Platform Proposal Poised to Reshape Global Investment

A proposed BRICS digital asset platform could ignite unprecedented investment in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, driving growth in emerging markets. Digital Assets at the Core of BRICS’ Ambitious New Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the proposed creation of a BRICS investment platform to support developing markets at the Valdai Discussion Club’s … Read more

Kremlin Warns: Global Concerns Grow Over Dollar’s Political Use

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the abuse of the U.S. dollar as a political instrument has caused other nations to be concerned about potential roadblocks to using the currency in the future. Kremlin Highlights Nations’ Concerns on the U.S. Dollar Weaponization The Kremlin has referred to the negative reactions that the current strategy surrounding … Read more