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The Role of Cryptocurrencies in Russian Sanctions

Varun Mittal, Chief Growth Officer of Singlife with Aviva and Author of Singapore: The Fintech Nation

18-Mar-22 07:30

The Role of Cryptocurrencies in Russian Sanctions

Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention amidst the war in Ukraine. As Russia becomes more excluded in the global financial system, many have raised questions as to whether Russia will turn to cryptocurrencies to bypass the sanctions imposed. Varun Mittal, Chief Growth Officer of Singlife with Aviva and author of Singapore: The Fintech Nation tells us more. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Produced by: Tan Chen Li

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Tan Chen Li


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Categories:  politicstechnologysocial issues

Tags:  financial sanctionsRussia-Ukraine conflictrussiasanctionseconomic sanctionscryptocurrencybitcoincrypto





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