Putin offers Africa crypto payments as a way around the dollar

Russian President Vladimir Putin is suggesting African countries should start to settle using cryptocurrencies for the sake of their financial sovereignty. Meeting leaders from the region, he insisted such transactions can’t be stopped and urged his colleagues to take advantage of them like his sanctioned nation. ‘No one can cut you off’ – Putin touts crypto to African guests Blocking cryptocurrency transactions is currently impossible, the Russian head of state told leaders from Africa visiting Moscow this week. The Kremlin strongman made the comment while touring an exhibition showcasing advanced technologies, local media reported Wednesday. Vladimir Putin had invited the government officials to attend the event, which demonstrated Russian solutions from across various economic and social sectors.

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