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Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
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Published 2026-01-22 13:00 UTCUpdated 2026-01-22 16:15 UTC
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Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth.
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Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
CoinDesk · coindesk.com · 2026-01-22 16:13 UTC
Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-01-22 13:00 UTC
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