Russia and China’s desire to ditch the dollar is fueling the price of gold, according to the Bank of France. In a new report, the central bank notes the price of the precious metal has risen to new all-time highs despite global outflows in gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and risk aversion on the financial markets amid…
Russian lawmakers have reportedly passed a bill that will enable the nation to use cryptocurrency in international trade. Reuters reports that the law is expected to take effect in September. Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina says the first crypto transactions will likely happen within the year. The law will only allow businesses to use…
Russia and Iran are collaborating on creating a single BRICS currency, the Iranian ambassador to Russia has claimed. He noted that over 60% of the two nations’ bilateral trade is conducted in Russian rubles and rials, reflecting a shift away from the U.S. dollar. Russia-Iran Trade Flourishes With National Currencies Iran and Russia are reportedly…