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New Crypto Rules from September 1: Why It's Still Safe and Legal for Russians to Operate Through Belarus
On September 1, the rules for working with digital assets changed in Russia. What does this mean for users of crypto platforms, can you still operate through Belarus, and how does TRADEX function under the new conditions? We explore in the article.
Transneft expects 2026 oil exports to match 2024 levels
The Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft expects oil export volumes through its transportation network in 2026 to remain steady and match the levels recorded in 2024. This was officially stated by
Investors react to uncertainty: UGK Securities Plummet to ₽0.59 as state stake fails to find buyers
The investment community on the Moscow Exchange has recorded a sharp decline in the market value of securities of one of the country's largest gold mining enterprises. During the morning
NIS Deal on Pause: US Grants Hungary’s MOL Additional Two Weeks for Talks with Gazprom Neft
The largest Hungarian oil and gas conglomerate, MOL, has negotiated a critical extension with the United States government regarding the timeline for finalizing strategic talks. The European corporation has been
VTB and Central Bank management advocated for lenient legislation for AI models.
Andrey Kostin, CEO of state-owned VTB Bank, openly opposed the introduction of strict restrictions on the use of foreign artificial intelligence models in Russia. Speaking at a specialized banking conference
Switzerland adopts most of the EU’s new Russia sanctions package
Switzerland has adopted most of the measures from the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, according to Bloomberg. The move aligns Bern with the EU’s 20th sanctions package, which
Russian oil flows to Indonesia stall as deal structure remains unclear
A major oil supply plan between Russia and Indonesia is moving slowly as Jakarta works on a dedicated import mechanism, legal framework and operating structure. Indonesian officials previously said the
Anatoly Aksakov announced the integration of the digital ruble into international trade.
The process of integrating the national digital currency (CBDC) into international payments could begin as early as early fall of this year. According to Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State
Russia looks to China for AI chips as Sberbank and RDIF seek tech partnerships in Beijing
Sberbank is planning to power its GigaChat neural network with Chinese chips, the bank's chief executive Herman Gref said in a televised interview on Channel One. Gref is part of
Gold with Downside Insurance: How Russia's New Precious Metals Protection Tool Works
The Russian investment market will soon be expanded with a unique protective financial instrument for precious metals transactions. The Russian company Rosveksel has announced the imminent launch of a specialized