Cross-Border Payments – Page 3

Iran and Russia Talk Crypto Cooperation, Unveil Tool Streamlining Trade in National Currencies

June 12, 2023

Experts and business representatives from Iran and Russia have discussed the potential uses of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The two countries are also collaborating on implementing new financial instruments facilitating bilateral trade in their national fiats. Financial Expo Brings Together Crypto Experts From Russia and Iran Business leaders and industry professionals from Iran and Russia have…
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Russia and China Carry Out Most Settlements in Yuan and Ruble, Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin Says

May 24, 2023

The larger portion of payments between Russia and China are now processed using the currencies of the two countries, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed. Moscow and Beijing intend to increase mutual trade beyond the $200-billion target this year, added the head of the Russian government. Mishustin: 70% of Settlements Between Russia and China Conducted in…
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‘Evil Crypto’ Can Be Used in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Says

May 1, 2023

Cryptocurrency may be bad for investors but it can be useful in international settlements, according to a top government official in Moscow. Russian authorities intend to set up a special committee that would issue permits to operators employing crypto in foreign trade transactions, he indicated. Russia Plans to ‘Experiment’ With Cross-Border Crypto Payments Amid Sanctions…
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World’s Largest Regional Organization to Switch to Settlements in National Currencies

April 28, 2023

A China-led regional organization that covers more than half of Eurasia intends to transition to settlements in the currencies of its members. While the plan is to abandon the U.S. dollar in mutual payments, participating nations are yet to consider a common currency. Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Abandon Dollar in Favor of National Currencies The…
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Chinese Yuan Overtakes US Dollar as Most Used Currency to Settle Cross-Border Payments in China

April 27, 2023

The Chinese yuan is now China’s most used currency for cross-border settlements. According to official data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the Chinese yuan rose to be the most-used currency in March over the U.S. dollar, in a push from the Beijing government to internationalize its currency for payments. Chinese Yuan Used to…
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BIS Releases Report On ‘Project Icebreaker’ — Develops Cross-Border Retail CBDC Payment Model

March 8, 2023

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a report summarizing the “Project Icebreaker” trial, which explored the potential advantages and difficulties of utilizing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in cross-border payments. The experiment was designed to test “the technical feasibility of conducting cross-border – cross-currency transactions between different [distrubuted ledger technology]-based CBDC…
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UAE Launches ‘Financial Infrastructure Transformation’ Program; CBDC Among 9 Key Objectives

February 14, 2023

On Feb. 12, 2023, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced the launch of a new initiative called the “Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program,” which has nine key objectives. One of these objectives is the research and development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to address both cross-border payments and domestic…
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Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit

January 27, 2023

Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted. The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also signaled interest in such an initiative. Iran and Russia Talk Stablecoin Payments for Bilateral Trade Settlements The Russian…
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Aussie ‘Big 4’ bank mints stablecoin for carbon trading and remittances

January 19, 2023

This marks the second “Big 4” bank in Australia to launch an Australian-dollar pegged stablecoin in a bid to boost the digital economy. National Australia Bank (NAB) is set to become the second “Big 4” Australian bank to launch an Australian dollar-pegged stablecoin on the Ethereum network. Set to launch sometime in mid-2023, the AUDN…
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Putin Calls for International Settlements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies

November 27, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.” Russia’s Head of State Urges for Blockchain-Powered International Payments President of Russia Vladimir…
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