Russian Crypto Exchanges in Moscow and St. Petersburg Set to Facilitate Global Trade
YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Russia is establishing two new crypto exchanges in Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to a report by Kommersant on August 23, 2024. These exchanges aim to support international trade as Russia navigates economic sanctions.
Russia Crypto Exchanges and Stablecoins Announcement. Source: Watcher.Guru Russia’s Crypto Exchanges to Prioritize Large Firms, Limited Access for SMEs
Mikhail Uspensky, a member of the State Duma’s legislative committee on crypto regulation, stated that these Russia digital currency markets will initially be accessible to a limited number of users. The primary focus will be on large companies, particularly exporters and importers. This approach is designed to provide Russia with alternative trade channels in light of current economic pressures.
Small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual users, may not have immediate access. Uspensky noted,
“It is important to emphasize once again that the contours of the future experiment are entirely at the mercy of the regulator.”
Russia Plans Stablecoins Linked to Yuan and BRICS for Global Trade
To support the operation of these Russia crypto exchanges, the government plans to issue stablecoins linked to the Chinese yuan and the BRICS currency basket. The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other nations. These stablecoins are intended to decrease reliance on the US Dollar and promote trade among BRICS member countries.
This development aligns with a previous statement by Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov, who mentioned that BRICS nations were exploring the use of stablecoins for trade transactions. Russia’s current focus on alternative currencies reflects this broader strategy.
Russia Boosts Crypto Strategy Amid Sanctions with New Exchanges and Stablecoins
Russia’s shift toward cryptocurrency has gained momentum in response to economic sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine. Recently, the Russian State Duma passed a bill legalizing Bitcoin mining, and the government is also considering the use of stablecoins for international payments. Additionally, there are ongoing efforts to advance the use of the Russian Ruble central bank digital currency (CBDC).
These new Russia crypto exchanges, along with the introduction of stablecoins, are part of the country’s broader strategy to sustain its international trade despite ongoing sanctions.
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