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May 3, 2023 Iran Sets Up Platform to Facilitate Crypto Payments for Imports Authorities in Iran are taking steps to make crypto payments easier… More...
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April 30, 2023 Syria Urges BRICS to Lead in Ditching Dollar, Talks Yuan Adoption With China BRICS nations can lead efforts to abandon the U.S. dollar in international… More...
April 29, 2023 Argentina to Settle Chinese Imports in Yuan to Safeguard Dwindling Dollar Reserves The economy minister of Argentina, Sergio Massa, announced that … More...
April 28, 2023 World’s Largest Regional Organization to Switch to Settlements in National Currencies A China-led regional organization that covers more than half of Eurasia… More...
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March 20, 2023 Blockchain to Become More Relevant in Payments This Year, Sberbank Exec Says Blockchain technology can help solve current issues with settlements,… More...
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February 25, 2023 JPMorgan to Open Blockchain Innovation Lab in Greece Financial giant JPMorgan has announced it will open a new blockchain… More...
February 22, 2023 Bank of Japan to Launch Digital Yen CBDC Pilot Later This Year The Bank of Japan is preparing to launch a pilot test for a digital yen,… More...
January 25, 2023 Latam Common Currency to Focus on Settlements Among Mercosur and BRICS Countries President of Brazil Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva clarified the scope … More...
January 23, 2023 China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCs The company developing China’s blockchain network wants … More...
January 9, 2023 Russia to begin work on CBDC settlement system in Q1 as sanctions endure: Report The country's central bank will begin studying two possible cross-border… More...
December 20, 2022 Bank of Russia to Test International Crypto Payments With Companies The Central Bank of Russia plans to use cryptocurrency for cross-border… More...
November 17, 2022 Russia and Cuba Eye Cryptocurrencies for Settlements Amid Sanctions Both facing sanctions, Russia and Cuba are looking into alternative… More...
October 10, 2022 Russian Companies Are Using Crypto in Trade Despite Lack of Regulation, Officials Admit With limited access to global finances, Russian businesses have … More...
October 3, 2022 Bank of Russia Adds Digital Assets to Banking Chart of Accounts Central Bank of Russia has introduced digital assets, including … More...
September 29, 2022 China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried… More...
September 28, 2022 Settlements With China — Russia Plans Next Step for Digital Ruble Russia intends to use its digital ruble, to be introduced early next… More...