Russia, crypto and sanctions loophole

Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Trump's sanctions lapse: Symbolic move against Russia's oil trade
The fact that Donald Trump allowed the sanctions loophole to expire can be used politically. However, it will not be a blow that could particularly harm Russia, assesses Szymon Kardaś from the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Russia using cryptocurrency in oil trade with China, India to bypass sanctions, Reuters reports
The cryptocurrency scheme currently represents a small fraction of Russia's $192 billion annual oil trade, according to the International Energy Agency, but its usage is reportedly increasing.
Russia Turns to Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions in Oil Trade: Reuters
While fiat currencies remain the primary method, crypto is seen as a convenient and flexible tool for transactions.
Russia uses Bitcoin to dodge sanctions in oil trades with China and India
Russia is using cryptocurrencies to facilitate oil trades with China and India, helping Moscow dodge Western sanctions in its $192 billion oil trade, Reuters has revealed. The previously unreported practice involves Russian oil companies using bitcoin,
US tightens grip on Russian oil trade, sanctions bite
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has not extended the sanctions waiver that allowed transactions with Russian banks related to trading Russian energy carriers. The decision to terminate this loophole was made by Joe Biden's administration and it expired on Tuesday.
Russia uses crypto in Chinese and Indian oil trade
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to dodge Western sanctions, Reuters reports citing unnamed sources. As reported by bne IntelliNews, Russia passed legislation on crypto mining in August 2024,

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