the oil-backed cryptocurrency by Venezuela is very important. And its why attaching a rumor to Russia makes sense. Who do you think put this idea in President Maduros head, anyway? Martians? No, it was Putin.
Because it deepens Russias tools to combat U.S. hybrid war tactics, which include financial sanctions. Theyve already announced their plans for a crypto-ruble, as well as supporting cryptocurrency research, massive Bitcoin mining operations, and the possibility of a BRICS-Coin as well.