Russia is utilizing cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins in its oil trade with China and India to bypass Western sanctions. This practice assists in converting currencies such as Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into Russian roubles. The strategy has become a small but growing part of Russia’s oil trade, valued at $192 billion last year.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major