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Companies Turn to Crypto for Payments as G7 and EU Mull Sanctions on Russian SWIFT Equivalent

Companies Turn to Crypto for Payments as G7 and EU Mull Sanctions on Russian SWIFT EquivalentSome Russian companies have turned to using crypto to settle payments and protect themselves from potential secondary sanctions from Western countries. At least two top metal producers have transacted using USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, as the G7 and the EU mull more sanctions against alternatives for these operations. Crypto Used as […]

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China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCs

China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCsThe company developing China’s blockchain network wants to create a system for international settlements with stablecoins and state-issued digital currencies. The plan is to establish a platform facilitating the use of these two fiat-based digital assets in foreign trade. Company Behind China’s Blockchain Push Aims to Make Stablecoins and State Coins Interoperable Hong Kong-based Red […]

Tether pours $775M into video-sharing platform Rumble

Russian Blockchain Alternative to SWIFT to Prevent Disconnection of Nations, Banks

Russian Blockchain Alternative to SWIFT to Prevent Disconnection of Nations, BanksA Russian university is ready to test its blockchain-based analogue to the global payment messaging network SWIFT, from which Russian banks were cut off as part of Western sanctions. The developers say their system would not allow the disconnecting of countries and banks. Russian Developers Create SWIFT Substitute Using Blockchain Experts from the Competence Center […]

Tether pours $775M into video-sharing platform Rumble

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over UkraineThe world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country. Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine […]

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