nothing to see here, just crypto hastening the collapse of global democracy, all facilitated by America's commerce secretary #HowardLutnick and the company whose money he manages, #Tether.
> "Bitcoin and crypto are now favored as a means of trade among Russia’s oil companies to the extent they would continue to be used even if sanctions were lifted and the U.S. dollar could be used again."
> "Russian oil companies have used #Tether, #bitcoin and #ethereum"
> "Russian oligarchs and billionaires hit by severe financial restrictions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine turned to bitcoin and crypto as far back as 2022."
> "Meanwhile, the Bank of Russia has stated this week it intends to allow a “limited circle of Russian investors” to buy and sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies."
