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Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks to the Cold War. China’s support for Russia and Iran is escalating conflicts, demanding … Read more
A select group of Russian companies, including electronics producers and financial institutions, has received approval to use cryptocurrencies for Chinese imports under a pilot legal framework. Overseen by Russia’s central bank and the Ministry of Finance, this initiative targets firms handling dual-use products and facing challenges with international payments, particularly with China. Russian Firms Explore … Read more
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the wealthiest person to serve jail time in the US, with current net worth estimated more than $60 billion. Go to Source
Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance. Go to Source
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia. Go to Source
Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department claiming it hasn’t put the billions from Binance’s settlement into a victim fund. Go to Source
North Korea may be ramping up efforts to align itself with the BRICS economic bloc, as its top diplomat skipped the United Nations General Assembly in favor of a BRICS-related event. Analysts suggest that while Kim Jong-un seeks to break diplomatic isolation through such alliances, North Korea’s sanctions and economic constraints make membership unlikely. Recent … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that sanctions imposed by the Biden administration have weakened the dollar’s global reserve status. He further noted a global shift towards dedollarization, led by nations like … Read more
India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies, the FATF praised India’s progress but pointed out areas needing improvement, especially in regulating the non-financial sector and virtual asset providers. The country was … Read more
BRICS’ new payment platforms, which offer alternatives to the U.S. dollar and euro, are attracting global attention, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These systems enable countries to conduct economic activities without relying on currencies used as political tools by Western powers. The Russian official noted increasing interest in these platforms as a way … Read more
