Sanctioned Russian Network A7 Plans USDT Service That Pays Foreign Suppliers Through SWIFTDigital Trade OutlookOctober 12, 2026 A7, set up with Russia’s PSB Bank, is due to unveil a service where importers pay foreign invoices in Tether and suppliers get paid via SWIFT.
When Sanctions Target the Bank and Not Just the Buyer, Banks Become Gatekeepers and Exporters Could Feel It FirstDigital Trade OutlookOctober 11, 2026 The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has put foreign banks on notice. In an alert issued under…
The Compliance Tax: Why Global Trade is Slowing Down in 2026Digital Trade OutlookApril 10, 2026 If you’re trying to move money or goods across borders this year, speed probably isn’t the word you’d use. What…
SilkRoute 2.0: Can AI really simplify Asia Europe trade?Digital Trade OutlookApril 9, 2026 Anyone who has worked in Asia Europe trade knows it is rarely straightforward. Finding suppliers is not the problem. Getting…
Consensus Collapses: WTO Meet Signals Fragmentation in Digital Trade RulesDigital Trade OutlookApril 3, 2026 The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) ended this week with a clear signal: the idea of a single,…
Authentication Rules for Origin Certification Add Complexity for UK and EU ExportersDigital Trade OutlookMarch 19, 2026 London, United Kingdom — March 18, 2026 Exporters in the UK and Europe are facing new compliance requirements under evolving…
