Currency: USD In Trouble As Putin Proposes Crypto To Evade US Sanctions
The US dollar continues to get hammered by global forces as new foes emerge to derail its supremacy. Russia, in its newest quest, has proposed the usage of digital rubles as well as embracing crypto payments to diversify its international payment procedures.
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Currency Update: Russia to Embrace CBDC, Crypto Payments, More Trouble For USD?
Russia has proposed a new legislation law, a clause that allows the country to make use of crypto and digital rubles to conduct international trade with its contemporaries. The new legislation, which is up for review in the Russian parliament on July 23, is an active step in Russia’s quest to evade the sanctions imposed on it by the US.
BREAKING: PUTIN PROPOSES DIGITAL CURRENCIES IN RUSSIA
Putin has signed the digital ruble bill into law, paving the way for Russia’s own central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Crypto mining in Russia accounts for 1.5% of total energy consumption nationwide, he added.
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“This is a need for businesses, especially in cases involving sanction mechanisms, when they need to enter the international market, and it can’t always be resolved through standard methods,” said the watchdog’s head, Yuri Chekhanchin.
The watchdog, however, was quick to outline a crucial fact stating how the infrastructure will be made, keeping the associated risks underlined in sight. The currency dynamic in Russia is now changing with alternatives under work to rival the USD.
Russia is also pioneering its CBDC agenda by actively proposing the use of the digital ruble. In one of Putin’s latest speeches, the Russian president praised the digital ruble invention, giving the concept more power to proceed without further intervention.
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Russian Financial Prowess Post-US Sanctions
Despite battling heavy sanctions imposed by the United States, Russia is leaving no stone unturned to keep its economy prosperous. Russian President Putin has recently struck a deal with Iran to connect their local currency mechanisms to boost trade proceedings. Russia is also holding talks with Belarus and China to find common financial ground to work with.
Crypto payments may play a pivotal role in boosting Russia’s global presence. The nation is also accelerating plans to rival the USD supremacy. The ten-country bloc is currently busy building its currency system. The aforementioned system intends to derail the US dollar by establishing its global reputation.