The two main selective of the Moscow Stock Exchange fell around 30 % after Russia began a military operation in Ukraine with the aim of demilitarizing and "denazifying" the country, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Moex index, denominated in rubles, has experienced a fall of 36.3…
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Russia announces “special operation” in Ukraine
Around six in the morning, Moscow time, this Thursday, February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a television message the start of a special "military operation" in eastern Ukraine.
"I have made the decision of a military…
Cryptocurrencies fall due to Ukraine-Russia tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies registered a drop in their prices this Tuesday, February 22, due to the increase in tensions between Ukraine and Russia, that caused uncertainty in the stock markets.
Some analysts consider that the…
Russia introduced draft law on digital currencies
The Russian Ministry of Finance has sent a draft law for the regulation of digital currencies to the national government that aims to establish the legal bases for the cryptocurrency market and the rules for its circulation in the country.…
Barrel of oil is approaching 100 dollars
The price of a barrel of oil reacted with sharp rises, bringing its price close to the level of 100 dollars, to the decision of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk, self-proclaimed…
The global inflation outlook for 2022
The world is facing an increase in inflation as a result of the different monetary expansion programs promoted in 2021 to challenge the global recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which is reflected, according to information from…
Russia establishes conditions for peaceful coexistence with the US and NATO
This Friday, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Riabkov, communicated the conditions of the country to maintain a peaceful coexistence with NATO and the United States. These requirements are based on the need not to repeat events…
Venezuela increased its oil production to 625 thousand barrels a day
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) published in its November report that Venezuela increased its oil production for the fourth consecutive month, achieving an average of 625,000 barrels per day, which represents an…
Russia does not plan to follow China’s cryptocurrency line
Despite the fact that Russia prohibits payment with cryptocurrencies due to a law that took effect at the beginning of the year, the nation does not plan to restrict trading among its citizens.
The Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian…
Russia could limit purchase of digital assets
The chairman of the Committee on Financial Markets of the State Duma of Russia, Anatoly Aksakov indicated that in Russia it is necessary to implement new laws to protect retail investors in the world of cryptocurrencies.
Against this…
The US proposes an international coalition to ensure cybersecurity
Joe Biden, president of the United States, highlighted the need to manage and coordinate actions with other countries that allow "guaranteeing the cybersecurity measures" necessary to control hackers and bad actors, who intend to use new…
Russia is not ready to take on Bitcoin as official currency
The official representative of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, was emphatic in pointing out that his country “has no reason to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender”, reiterating the opposite position of the government of Vladimir…