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Crypto news: Russia may accept BTC for oil and gas

By Daniela Ešnerová


Updated

Coin with bitcoin (BTC) logo against flag with Russian background.
Russia has said it will accept bitcoin in payment for oil and gas from countries it deems “friendly’ – Photo: Shutterstock

Russia is considering accepting bitcoin (BTC) as payment for oil and gas from “friendly” countries, while it will keep requesting rouble payments for oil and gas exports to “unfriendly” countries (those that oppose its actions in Ukraine via economic sanctions), said Peter Zavalny, chairman of Russia’s State Duma Energy Committee.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country will seek payments in roubles for oil and gas from countries it deems unfriendly – including EU member countries, the UK and the US – after the rouble plunged following his decision to invade Ukraine.

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70,864.65 Price
+2.850% 1D Chg, %
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Short position overnight fee 0.0137%
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Long position overnight fee -0.0753%
Short position overnight fee 0.0069%
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Spread 0.0012872

ETH/USD

3,567.52 Price
+1.730% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee -0.0616%
Short position overnight fee 0.0137%
Overnight fee time 21:00 (UTC)
Spread 6.00

XRP/USD

0.63 Price
+2.600% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee -0.0753%
Short position overnight fee 0.0069%
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“Obviously, there are going to be some people who speculate in crypto if they feel they need an alternative to money but all they are doing is moving from the frying pan into the fire.”

Chart of the day: MANA soars as Decentraland kicks off Metaverse Fashion Week 

MANA, the Ethereum-based token used in virtual reality platform Decentraland, rallied as it the first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week kicks off on Decentraland.

Performance chart of MANAMANA rallies as Decentraland hosts the first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week – Credit: TradingView

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