Beyond the Dollar: Russia’s Path to Economic Independence Emerges

Russia is reshaping global finance, pivoting from the dollar to local currencies as more nations rally for alternatives to U.S. dominance in global transactions. A New Currency Frontier? Russia’s Strategy Signals Global Shift Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on Wednesday that Russia is not attempting to undermine the U.S. dollar, but instead is committed to … Read more

Ripple CEO Loses Bank Account, Russia’s New Crypto Law, and More — Week in Review

Ripple CEO loses his long-term bank account, Russia publishes new crypto law, BRICS payment system aims to be a SWIFT substitute, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Ripple’s CEO recently disclosed the closure of his 25-year-old bank account, citing his leadership role in a crypto firm as a potential cause. Russia … Read more

Russia’s Sweeping Crypto Mining Regulations Take Effect, Setting Strict New Rules

Russia’s sweeping crypto mining regulations took effect Nov. 1, transforming the industry with strict energy caps, mandatory registration, and stringent oversight. Russia’s Crypto Law Takes Effect, Sparking Changes in Energy and Oversight On Nov. 1, the Russian government introduced a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency mining, marking the implementation of a law signed by President Vladimir … Read more

Over 30 Nations Seek Stronger BRICS Ties — Russia Leads Strategic Talks

Russia reveals that over 30 nations are pursuing deeper engagement with BRICS, aiming to finalize an expansion list by the year’s end amid unprecedented alliance growth. Russia Confirms Over 30 Countries Eye Deeper BRICS Alliance Russia plans to consult with over 30 countries interested in deeper engagement with the BRICS bloc by the year’s end, … Read more

Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in Key Regions as Energy Shortages Intensify

Russia is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining in energy-restricted regions, citing severe power shortages that could jeopardize long-term stability until 2030. Crypto Miners Face a Major Blow in Russia’s Energy-Restricted Zones Russian Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak has stated that digital currency mining will soon be banned at the state level in several Russian regions … Read more

BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project Over BRICS Connections, but Is It Too Late?

While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has already reached the MVP stage, and members could choose to continue it without support from the BIS. BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project, BRICS Countries Could Use It for Circumventing Sanctions The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is … Read more

UAE and Saudi Arabia Deepen Ties With Russia Amid Global Shifts

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are bolstering strategic ties with Russia, with the UAE seeking a partnership and Saudi Arabia enhancing diplomatic collaboration for regional stability. UAE and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties with Russia During a meeting in Dubai, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized his intent to … Read more

Putin Declares ‘The Time Has Come’ for BRICS to Build Its Own Financial Platform

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that “the time has come” for BRICS nations to create an economic platform to unlock their growing economies’ potential. A New Era Begins? Putin Says It’s Time for a BRICS Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed establishing a dedicated BRICS economic platform to enhance investment among the group’s … Read more