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Russian Solana devs are being targeted by “infostealer” malware, possibly deployed by US state-sponsored actors, according to research by software supply chain security firm, Safety.  The findings, published by Safety’s Head of Research Paul McCarty, led to speculation from security news outlet The Register, that it could point to an attempt from the US to disrupt Kremlin-linked ransomware gangs. According to McCarthy’s research, a threat actor using a cryptocurrency-focused “infostealer” dubbed “Solana-scan” has been targeting Solana community members with Russian IPs. The malicious packages, “solana-pump-test” and “solana-spl-sdk,” were uploaded to the JavaScript registry NPM by someone with the username “cryptohan.” They pretend to scan “for Solana SDK components” while stealing data on crypto credentials and owned tokens.  “Cryptohan” is a popular moniker in the crypto community and was presumably chosen to give the malware...

BRICS members Russia and Iran want to abandon the Western-dominated payment messaging system SWIFT. The two countries aim to launch a new payment system as an alternative to the SWIFT mechanism. The sanctioned nations are working towards the formation of a new payment system that will completely get rid of the US dollar for cross-border trade and transactions. Also Read: BRICS: India Most Likely Getting Rid of the US Dollar Read here to know how many sectors in the US will be affected if BRICS ditches the dollar for trade. SWIFT is controlled by the US making BRICS and other developing countries use the messaging system for financial transactions. The US dollar, Euro, and Pound are the most used currency for settlements around the world. Ending reliance on SWIFT will strengthen local currencies and become the de facto currency for trade. Also Read: BRICS: Russia & Myanmar to Trade In Local Currency, Ditch US Dollar BRICS: Russia & Iran Ready To Ditch SWIFT After Launching New P...

Russia, being an active part of the BRICS ecosystem, is now adopting a new stance. In a new clip, Russian PM Vladimir Putin can be seen expressing his desire to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss future proceedings. In another clip, Donald Trump was noted making a similar promise, adding that he wanted to meet Putin and discuss ending the ongoing war crisis. The conversation may span a variety of new topics, including the rising US dollar de-dollarization. Is the phenomenon of US Dollar derailment finally coming to a long halt? Also Read: Shiba Inu: Here’s What SHIB’s Immediate Price Target Is? Putin Says No Issues In Meeting US President Trump Source: CNN In a new clip online, Russian PM Putin was noted expressing his openness to meeting with US President Donald Trump. Russian President Putin says he is open to a meeting or summit with US President-elect Trump at any time. pic.twitter.com/h4yPeAVQg7 — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) December 22, 2024 At the same time, Donald Trump was...

BRICS member Russia is discussing implementing ideas of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for the ruble to be used as budget payments for its citizens and businesses. The move will help localize the digital ruble making citizens and businesses use the currency widely. Russia aims to reduce dependency on the US dollar and popularize the Ruble in both the local and global markets. The country is leading the de-dollarization agenda with BRICS and now wants to make the CBDC Ruble gain popularity. If the plan goes through, Russia will initiate pilot runs and test the methods of budget payments in the country. Also Read: 3 U.S. Sectors To Be Affected If BRICS Ditches the Dollar The Central Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina confirmed that the country is discussing testing digital ruble payments for citizens and businesses. If this becomes a success, BRICS could follow suit and kick-start CBDC campaigns to end reliance on the US dollar. “We are conduc...

BRICS member Russia is using all methods to bypass the US sanctions to keep its economy afloat. In the latest advancement to safeguard its economy, BRICS country Russia has officially signed a law to use digital assets for trade settlements. Digital Financial Assets (DFAs) will be used to settle cross-border transactions and currencies like the US dollar will not be incorporated. While the US is trying to limit Russia’s growth through sanctions, Russia in turn is dampening the US dollar’s prospects. Also Read: BRICS: 10 Local Currencies Outperform The U.S Dollar This Week Russia officially signs law to use digital assets for trade. pic.twitter.com/3kDDYdBISM — BRICS (@BRICSinfo) March 15, 2024 The BRICS bloc is using all means to cut ties with the US dollar and protect their local currencies and native economies. The usage of digital financial assets is among the new advancements used by BRICS to challenge the US dollar’s hegemony. Read here to know...

A Russia n crypto miner was reportedly kidnapped on Christmas day and was told he would be framed for drug Crime s if a 15 million ruble ($164,000) ransom wasn’t paid. The events were reported by Russia n news outlet Ren TV. The 23-year-old was kidnapped outside his home in Izhevsk and bundled into a car by three men, reports say. The kidnappers drove to an unknown location before calling the victim’s brother on Telegram, demanding over 15 million rubles in exchange for his freedom. The men reportedly threatened to frame the victim by planting drugs and handing him over to the police if the brother failed to comply. According to the outlet, one of the kidnappers is said to have known the hostage personally. The car used to carry out the kidnapping may have also been stolen, as it appears to be registered to a pensioner living in Perm.  Ontario ‘crypto king’ allegedly held ransom by investor who lost $740K Read more: ‘Crypto millionaire’ found dead in Ozarks was inv...