How Crypto Funds Russia’s War
The emergence of the A7A5 stablecoin represents a transformative shift in global financial evasion.
Until now, the international community has relied on the dominance of the US dollar and the SWIFT system to enforce economic order, but the rise of ruble-backed digital assets suggests a sophisticated, state-sponsored insurgency against such approaches.
Launched in early 2025, A7A5 is a high-speed, high-volume bypass designed to reconnect the Russian economy with global liquidity by shielding illicit capital from the reach of Western regulators. Its rapid ascent, which saw it outpace the growth of established market leaders like Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), signals a new era where blockchain…
