(Sberbank) The Russian Central bank has granted Sberbank a license to become an official financial institution issuing and exchanging digital assets. Following the license, companies can use Sberbank’s platform to…
(IEA) The International Energy Agency is predicting shocks in global oil markets, warning that growing sanctions against Russia could see its output fall by a quarter next month. The indicated…
(Twitter) The Ukrainian government has received over 500 tips in accelerated moves targeting addresses of crypto assets of Russian politicians. The country’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, says the…
(Bloomberg) The Bank of Russia has increased its interest rate to 20% from 9.5% as it rushes to shield the economy from the impacts of sanctions imposed by the West. …
(Bloomberg) Shares of Russian gas processor Gazprom plunged 30% on Thursday while the country’s MOEX stock index edged lower by 41% following Moscow’s attack on Ukraine. The 41% decline on…
(FT) Russian RTS Index drops 14% as Russia is ready to recognize terrorist organizations in eastern Ukraine. Geopolitical analysts are reading a neutralizing stance by China over tensions in Ukraine,…
(Bank of Russia) The Russian central bank says it has launched an official digital ruble trial, with successful transfers among citizens. The central bank says three banks from 12 financial…
(Russian Government) The Russian government has announced its intention to come up with draft legislation or amend existing laws that will see the country recognize digital assets as a form…
(FT) Nato alliance secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, has called for more allies to contribute additional military forces, as troops remain on standby to counter potential attack on Ukraine by Moscow. Nato…