The russians, along with a number of other authoritarian governments, have been pretty hostile to the utilization of ditial assets. The first is that it actally not that easy to convert huge amounts of rouble, or a sort of russian wealth, into crypto currency. You can't buy a lot of things directly in crypto, like financial assets or even everyday items. And also, once you've done that, every transaction that you do using that crypto currency is public.
China appears content to let the carnage continue in Ukraine, anticipating a win for Vladimir Putin. Its real concern is avoiding an apparent win for America and the West. Never mind fears that cryptocurrencies might help Russia dodge sanctions: they are far better at helping to finance Ukraine’s efforts. And the cyborg cockroaches that may one day aid search-and-rescue operations.
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