Central Bank of Russia Launches Crypto Payments System to Bypass Sanctions
Russia's Central Bank is developing a new crypto payments system aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions while circumventing Western sanctions and reducing dependency on the U.S. dollar.
Chainalysis reports that the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is leading a project to establish a cryptocurrency payments infrastructure.
This initiative, set to begin trial runs for international payments in September, is part of Russia’s larger strategy to lessen its reliance on the dollar.
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The introduction of this crypto payments system could have substantial implications for how sanctions affect global trade.
By setting up a framework for approved entities to use cryptocurrencies for cross-border transactions, the CBR is creating a system that is both intricate and transparent.
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