Russia is grabbing the spotlight in the world of digital assets once again, with reports revealing that the country is ready to embark on trials for crypto exchanges and payments. According to insiders, these trials could commence as early as next week, allowing Russia to harness the power of digital tokens for cross-border transactions, especially in the face of international sanctions. This move demonstrates Russia’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of the financial landscape.
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Russia To Kickstart Crypto Exchanges & Payment Trials: Report
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Eleanor Ashworth
Eleanor Ashworth is editor-in-chief at BTCNews. A Cambridge-trained journalist with 18 years across the Financial Times, Reuters and the Telegraph, she joined the crypto beat in 2017 after covering the Bank of England and HM Treasury. She holds the SABEW Best in Business award (2022) and was shortlisted for the British Journalism Awards (2023). At BTCNews she sets the editorial line for Bitcoin and macro markets coverage, with a focus on institutional adoption, regulation and central-bank policy. Based in London.