Amid sanctions, Russia weighs crypto for international payments: Report
Moscow has adopted a positive stance toward digital assets after its invasion of Ukraine triggered a sharp response from Western nations in the form of sanctions.
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Moscow has adopted a positive stance toward digital assets after its invasion of Ukraine triggered a sharp response from Western nations in the form of sanctions.
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