A Russian cryptocurrency expert has returned to Moscow as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. The swap, which involved intense negotiations between both governments, underscores the geopolitical significance of cyber-related crimes and financial technologies in international relations. It also highlights the increasing importance of cryptocurrency in global politics, where
Russian authorities have blocked access to BestChange, one of the most widely used cryptocurrency exchange aggregators, in a move that underscores the country’s tightening grip on digital assets. The decision, reportedly enforced by the country’s internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, reflects ongoing regulatory crackdowns on crypto-related platforms. BestChange, a platform that allows users to compare exchange rates
In an effort to stabilize its currency and minimize the damage caused by stringent international sanctions, Russia has announced an ambitious plan to increase its sales of the Chinese yuan by 17%. This move comes as the ruble continues to suffer from the weight of external pressures, including punitive sanctions levied by the West, which