Russia and India explore digital currencies for trade settlements
Russia and India are exploring the use of digital currencies to settle bilateral trade, according to Sberbank CEO Herman Gref. The proposal could reduce reliance on existing cross-border payment channels.
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Alternative settlement systems could weaken the effectiveness of financial restrictions and reshape trade between the two countries.
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