The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked about the future importance of cryptocurrencies as an international settlements layer at the Primakov Readings Forum Lavrov referred to these assets as having a significant role in the future Russia has been striving to dedollarize some of its activities and this statement might offer a glimpse into future plans

This weekend and on Monday trading desks across the stock market and other traditional markets will be shut down But Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market never stops

Those who mine cryptocurrencies with power intended for domestic use will pay hefty fines the Iranian government warned The country is experiencing shortages due to reduced hydropower generation as authorities register a surge in electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked about the future importance of cryptocurrencies as an international settlements layer at the Primakov Readings Forum Lavrov referred to these assets as having a significant role in the future Russia has been striving to dedollarize some of its activities and this statement might offer a glimpse into future plans