Despite tightening financial rules and Western sanctions on its traditional banking sector, Kyrgyzstan is seeing a surge in ...

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Launched in Kyrgyzstan, A7A5 has reportedly processed $41.2B in transaction volume, with a spike during this month, according ...

Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid ...

A Ruble-backed stablecoin tied to a Russian defense bank and a sanctioned payments firm has seen its usage spike sharply, with over $40 billion moved through ...

A rouble-backed stablecoin that could help Russia circumvent Western restrictions on payments has seen a jump in transaction ...

Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid ...

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A stablecoin, A7A5 enables cross-border payments that most Russian banks cannot offer. Reuters could not independently determine the source of funds in A7A5 or the reasons for the transfers.

Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions, experts have told AFP.