Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlight...
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