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Russia Rethinks Crypto Exchanges to Smooth Payments Obstacles
Russia Rethinks Crypto Exchanges to Smooth Payments Obstacles
August 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia is reportedly preparing to begin trials of cryptocurrency exchanges and cross-border crypto transactions. That’s according to a report Monday (Aug. 26) by Bloomberg News,...

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Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License
Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License
August 13, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Russia’s central bank has reportedly canceled the banking license of the in-country subsidiary of American Express. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Aug. 13), the central bank did so at...

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Report: Russia Could Begin Testing Digital Ruble in August
Report: Russia Could Begin Testing Digital Ruble in August
July 19, 2023  |  CBDC

Russia could reportedly begin testing a digital ruble before the summer’s end. Lawmakers in the country, whose payment systems have been hamstrung since last year...

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