Russia’s A7 expands cross-border payment services with UAE dirham option
Russian fintech company A7 has launched an international payment platform that allows businesses and individuals settle invoices using digital assets, while recipients receive traditional bank transfers in currencies including the UAE dirham. Speaking at the recent Russia, Africa summit, President Vladimir Putin has encouraged African countries to adopt digital cross-border payment technologies and reduce reliance on Western financial.
The launch comes as Russia develops alternative channels for international payments following Western sanctions that have restricted its access to the global banking system.
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