Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions 

Russian lawmakers have approved a new bill allowing businesses to use cryptocurrencies for international trade, a move aimed at circumventing Western sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The law, set to take effect in September, is backed by Russian central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina. She anticipates that the first cryptocurrency transactions will occur by … Continue reading Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions