Russia Financial News
28.04 / 12:27
Europe’s Economy Barely Avoids Recession
Europe’s economy skirted a recession at the start of the year, underlining the continent’s surprising resilience despite Russia’s war on Ukraine, signs of banking strains, and repeated interest-rate increases to combat stubbornly high inflation.
28.04 / 11:51
Russian Pranksters Dupe Fed Chair Jerome Powell Into Recorded Call
Pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky duped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into speaking with them. Clips of the video conversation were posted online Thursday by a pair of Russian comedians who have done the same thing to other world leaders.
28.04 / 09:19
COST
Warning
Sliding Diesel Prices Signal Warning for U.S. Economy
A nationwide freight slowdown has helped cut U.S. diesel prices by half from last year’s record, raising concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy have begun to slow.
28.04 / 09:19
Europe’s Economy Avoids Recession—Just About
Europe’s economy skirted a recession at the start of the year, underlining the continent’s surprising resilience despite Russia’s war on Ukraine, signs of banking strains, and repeated interest-rate increases to combat stubbornly high inflation.
27.04 / 17:19
Russian Pranksters Dupe Fed Chair Jerome Powell Into Recorded Call
Pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky duped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into speaking with them. Clips of the video conversation were posted online Thursday by a pair of Russian comedians who have done the same thing to other world leaders.
27.04 / 09:45
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
27.04 / 09:45
COST
Warning
Sliding Diesel Prices Signal Warning for U.S. Economy
A nationwide freight slowdown has helped cut U.S. diesel prices by half from last year’s record, raising concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy have begun to slow.
26.04 / 13:11
CBDC
Digital
Ruble
Russian CBDC ‘Ready for Launch by Year’s End’ – What Effect Will Digital Ruble Have?
Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be released before 2023 is out, the government has claimed.
26.04 / 12:13
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
26.04 / 08:51
COST
Warning
Sliding Diesel Prices Signal Warning for U.S. Economy
A nationwide freight slowdown has helped cut U.S. diesel prices by half from last year’s record, raising concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy have begun to slow.
25.04 / 10:01
COST
Warning
Sliding Diesel Prices Signal Warning for U.S. Economy
A nationwide freight slowdown has helped cut U.S. diesel prices by half from last year’s record, raising concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy have begun to slow.
25.04 / 10:01
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
24.04 / 13:39
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
24.04 / 10:33
Blockchain
Mining
Bitcoin
Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner
Russia has now reportedly become the second-largest country in the world in terms of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency mining, with the United States maintaining its position as the leader. Nevertheless, the lack of clear regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in the United States may lead to a potential market distribution shift.
23.04 / 09:39
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
21.04 / 21:37
regulation
AML
decentralized marketplace
compliance
Innovate some compliance mechanisms, US Treasury official tells DeFi community
The United States Treasury did a risk assessment of decentralized finance (DeFi) and found the sector lacking in several ways, Assistant Treasury Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crime Elizabeth Rosenberg reminded an audience at the Atlantic Council think tank on April 21. Get ready for more regulation, she said.
21.04 / 20:13
Stablecoin
Payments
regulation
coinbase
us sanctions
regulatory
Lack of regulatory clarity on payment solutions could undermine US sanctions, says expert
According to former Department of State official Anja Manuel, if the United States isn’t able to maintain its dominance in financial innovation and payments, it could affect its national security policy, specifically on sanctions.
21.04 / 15:41
Digital
Progressive
Platform
RIG
crypto mining
Two Russian Crypto Laws Could Roll Out in June – Here’s What You Need to Know About Them
Russian lawmakers could finally end the country’s long wait for crypto regulation – with two bills reportedly ready for adoption as early as June.
21.04 / 10:13
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
21.04 / 10:13
Chinese Exports Surge as Trade With Russia and Southeast Asia Jumps
HONG KONG—China’s exports bounced back sharply in March, a surprise that reflects greater demand in Asia and Europe as well as improved supply chain conditions.
20.04 / 13:31
CBDC
Adoption
regulation
Banks
Central Bank
banking
foreign
Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?
The pilot for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot should have been launched on April 1, but it was delayed at practically the last moment due to the slow pace of the necessary associated legislation passing through parliament.
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