Russian stablecoin push grows under sanctions pressure
A7 executive Stanislav Lazarev said growing sanctions pressure from Western countries is driving Russia toward alternative cross-border payment systems, including digital assets and stablecoins.

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A7 executive Stanislav Lazarev said growing sanctions pressure from Western countries is driving Russia toward alternative cross-border payment systems, including digital assets and stablecoins.
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