# Richard Blumenthal

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### 86-11 Vote on Russia Energy Sanctions Could Fuel Crypto Adoption in India, China
2026-08-07 20:34:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The U.S. Senate’s overwhelming approval of sanctions on buyers of Russian oil introduces 100% tariffs that may push countries like China and India toward crypto-based trade settlements to bypass dollar rails. This echoes past sanctions evasion patterns and could supercharge demand for decentralized payment networks.
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