#RussiaStudiesNationalStablecoin Russia’s move to develop a national stablecoin is reigniting debates around sanctions, cross-border payments, and financial sovereignty. Reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, enabling alternative settlement channels for energy trade, and integrating with the digital ruble ecosystem — all parts of a broader strategic vision.
📌 Potential implications:
• New architectures for international payments
• Greater resilience against financial sanctions
• Competition and interoperability with CBDCs
• The digitalization of geopolitical finance
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