Putin Signs Landmark Crypto Regulation Into Law

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This visit formalizes a 15-year trend toward non-dollar trade corridors, with Russia-China energy transactions already 80% in local currencies. The next phase involves blockchain-based settlement systems, where Bitcoin's liquidity and neutrality could fill gaps left by constrained banking channels. This complements the $1.3T in emerging market FX reserves diversifying away from USD.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits China to reaffirm bilateral ties and discuss economic cooperation and international issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping.