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Bitcoin Emerges as Russia’s Top Investment Asset in 2025

Bitcoin Emerges as Russia’s Top Investment Asset in 2025

Russia’s central bank has declared Bitcoin the top performing investment asset in 2025, outpacing traditional options like gold and stocks. This revelation, detailed in a recent analysis from Moscow’s financial regulators, marks a significant moment for cryptocurrencies, which are increasingly gaining traction in mainstream markets. The report underscores

Russia Launches Exclusive Crypto Exchange for Wealthy Investors

Russia Launches Exclusive Crypto Exchange for Wealthy Investors

Russia is taking a bold step into the digital assets space with the announcement of a new crypto exchange tailored exclusively for highly qualified investors. According to a report from Interfax, the country’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry are collaborating to launch this platform, which will operate under an

How Russia Is Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Stablecoins to Power Its Oil Trade with China and India

How Russia Is Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Stablecoins to Power Its Oil Trade with China and India

Russia has quietly turned to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether to facilitate its massive oil trade with China and India, a move aimed at navigating around Western sanctions, according to Reuters. This development marks a shift in how the country handles its $192 billion oil market, as reported by

Bank of Russia Unveils Three-Year Plan for Limited Crypto Trading Experiment

Bank of Russia Unveils Three-Year Plan for Limited Crypto Trading Experiment

The Bank of Russia has announced a significant move to integrate cryptocurrency trading into the country’s financial landscape, unveiling a three-year experimental legal framework designed to test the waters of this volatile market. This initiative, set to launch under strict oversight, will restrict participation to high-net-worth individuals and select

Russia Says It Uses Bitcoin for International Payments Amid Western Sanctions

Russia Says It Uses Bitcoin for International Payments Amid Western Sanctions

In a strategic pivot to navigate around Western sanctions, Russian companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin and other digital currencies for their international transactions. This shift comes in the wake of legislative changes that now permit the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade, a move highlighted by Finance Minister Anton

Russia Embraces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for Economic Resilience

Russia Embraces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for Economic Resilience

In a move that could reshape Russia's economic landscape, State Duma Deputy Anton Tkachev has proposed the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the country. According to RIA Novosti, a state-owned domestic news agency, Tkachev, a member of the New People party, has sent a document to

Putin Declares Bitcoin Unstoppable as Russia Embraces Crypto

Putin Declares Bitcoin Unstoppable as Russia Embraces Crypto

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly endorsed Bitcoin, declaring it an unstoppable force in the global financial landscape. Speaking at the World Trade Center in Moscow on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Putin highlighted the inevitability of digital currencies' growth, not just in Russia but across the world. His comments come

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Officially Recognizes Bitcoin and Crypto as Property

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Officially Recognizes Bitcoin and Crypto as Property

Russia has taken a significant step forward in its embrace of digital currencies, officially recognizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a form of property within the realm of international trade. This legal acknowledgment comes from a new law signed by President Vladimir Putin, signaling a shift towards integrating digital assets

Russia's Strategic Move: Mining Bitcoin in BRICS Nations

Russia's Strategic Move: Mining Bitcoin in BRICS Nations

In an era where digital currency is not just a trend but a geopolitical strategy, Russia has announced its ambitious plan to mine Bitcoin across the BRICS countries. This initiative, revealed by none other than Andrei Lugovoi, a State Duma member, underscores a pivotal shift in how Russia perceives and