Russia is free to use Bitcoin in foreign trade, says finance minister
Russia has all legal tools to use digital financial assets and Bitcoin in foreign trade, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said. Go to Source
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Russia has all legal tools to use digital financial assets and Bitcoin in foreign trade, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said. Go to Source
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has petitioned a judge to drop the criminal charges against him after an appeals court found the Treasury unlawfully sanctioned the crypto mixer. Go to Source
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has claimed that the European Union has suffered financial losses exceeding €1.5 trillion (approximately $1.58 trillion) due to sanctions imposed on Russia. Speaking in Moscow, Grushko described these sanctions as a “self-destructive” policy, criticizing the EU for making what he termed a costly political decision. He highlighted that these … Read more
China is closely studying Russia’s strategies for countering Western sanctions, viewing the situation as a model for preparing against similar economic measures in case of a Taiwan conflict. Beijing has reportedly formed an interagency group to analyze Russia’s experiences, from foreign reserve diversification to sanctions evasion tactics like shadow fleets and alternate trade routes. Chinese … Read more
A US appeals court ruled the Treasury’s OFAC “overstepped” when it sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash’s smart contracts. Go to Source
U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank may disrupt payment processes for Russian oil and gas buyers, potentially increasing energy costs in Europe, according to experts cited by Tass. Analysts warn that seeking alternative payment methods, such as using other banks or currencies, could heighten risks and complexity, driving up hydrocarbon prices. Alexander Frolov from the Institute of … Read more
Chinese banks have implemented additional compliance measures for payments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, and Hong Kong, which have traditionally served as trade partners for Russia. These measures aim to identify Russian businesses using third countries as proxies to complete payments. Chinese banks now require documentation confirming that goods will be sent directly … Read more
Russia’s foreign trade is defying Western sanctions, with rising imports, resilient transaction systems, and projected economic growth outpacing stagnating Western economies. Western Sanctions Meet Resistance as Russia’s Trade Surges Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has claimed that Western sanctions will not hinder Russia’s foreign trade. Speaking in an interview with Nailya Asker-Zade on the Rossiya-24 … Read more
The Coin Center lawsuit, first filed in 2022, noted that one plaintiff used Tornado Cash to protect his identity while donating money. Go to Source
The Democrat members of Congress want answers from the Treasury on why Tornado Cash is still operating after being sanctioned. Go to Source