London, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - New cryptocurrency may be aiding Russia to dodge sanctions

NAMPA / AFP

2025-07-25

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. Multiple rounds of international sanctions have been imposed on Moscow since its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine seeking to ramp up economic pressure to halt the war. But the launch of A7A5 in February this year opened up an alternative payment method for Russian businesses and individu......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

Brussels, Belgium, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Trump, EU chief to meet Sunday in push for trade deal

2025-07-25 23:30:22

New York, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - S&P 500 closes at 5th straight record

2025-07-25 22:30:25

Rome, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Mediobanca says Italy won't stand in way of its Banca Generali bid

2025-07-25 22:00:42

Rome, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Mediobanca says Italy won't stand in way of its Banca Generali bid

2025-07-25 21:31:29

2025-07-25 21:31:25

Brussels, Belgium, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - EU chief announces Trump trade talks Sunday in Scotland

2025-07-25 19:30:35

Brussels, Belgium, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - EU chief says to meet Trump Sunday in Scotland for trade talks

2025-07-25 18:32:14

2025-07-25 18:32:10

Moscow, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Russia slashes key rate amid slowdown fears

2025-07-25 18:02:31

Sao Paulo, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - How might Trump's tariffs hurt Brazil?

2025-07-25 18:02:30

Moscow, July 25, 2025 (AFP) - Russia slashes key rate amid slowdown fears

2025-07-25 17:01:45

Latest NAMPA photos

MARIENTAL, 23 July 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Service paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses flanked by some state owned enterprises mascots at the opening of the SOE sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - State Owned Enterprises mascots engaging in a session of Zumba dance ahead of the sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - State Owned Enterprises teams parading ahead of the sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 July 2025 - Special Envoy and Vice President of Sudan, Malik Agar Nganyoufa Eyre with the Sudanese delegation at the Namibian State House. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

EENHANA, 24 July 2025 - Eenhana Mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA