Russian Central Bank Suggests Using Crypto to Counter Western Sanctions
Russia’s central bank has urged businesses to consider various payment solutions, including cryptocurrencies and digital assets, to manage transactions with foreign partners and counter Western sanctions. Bank of Russia...
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