CryptoRuble: Russia could use crypto to evade Western sanctions

After anticipating a turn of events for a while, the die is finally cast.…

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Biden Imposes Sanctions On Russia, Bitcoin Jumps To $39K

Bitcoin erased most of its losses earlier in the day as Biden announced the U.S. would limit Russia’s ability to trade in Western currencies.

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Russia Could Use Bitcoin To Mitigate Western Sanctions Following Ukraine Invasion: Report

With cryptocurrencies increasingly being seen as an alternative hedge to fiat-induced economic woes, one does not need to look further as to how Russia will view digital assets during its current tensions with NATO.

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Western Union Scrambles to Comply After U.S. Sanctions Cuba

The government of Cuba has announced that Western Union will have to close its 407 offices on the island and cease operations following a new round of sanctions imposed by the U. S. government. The sanctions, revealed to the public on Oct 27 by the U.

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Russia Parliament Approves Swift-Alternative but Moves Crypto Bill to April

Two very contrasting events took place in Russia lower house parliament last week. In the first, the State Duma approved the international use of a Swift-like financial network to eliminate the risks of western sanctions.

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Iran’s Cryptocurrency To Face Sanctions Imposed By US Lawmakers In HR 7321 Bill Proposal

Iranian National Crypto To Face Sanctions Imposed By US Lawmakers A number of western governments and international human right groups have increased pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran over their systemic violations of human rights.

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Russia Says Venezuela’s Petro Acceptance ‘Not Happening’

Russia has not discounted the idea of using state-issued cryptocurrency Petro in commercial operations with Venezuela. Russia: No Petro Payments ‘Yet’ Those were the words of deputy finance minister Sergey Storchak speaking to reporters this week, local news outlet RIA Novosti reported December 13.

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Crypto Experts From Sanctioned Countries to Receive Training in Crimea

The leading crypto industry association in Crimea has proposed establishing an international training center to prepare experts from countries that have been placed under western sanctions. The idea is to use advanced technologies associated with cryptocurrencies to attract foreign investors to these jurisdictions.

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Russian Developers to Help Iran Build Its Crypto-Economy

Experts from Russia will provide support for the development of Iran’s crypto-economy. The cooperation is part of an agreement reached by representatives of leading industry organizations from the two countries, both subjected to western sanctions.

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