Bank of Russia

Australia mulls tax reform; Bank of Russia prepares for shakeups
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3 December, 2024

Australia mulls tax reform; Bank of Russia prepares for shakeups

Australia is eyeing to adopt the OECD framework to bolster efforts against digital asset crimes; elsewhere, the Bank of Russia...
Russia pushing ‘crypto’ payments, SWIFT alternative as sanctions bite
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8 July, 2024

Russia pushing ‘crypto’ payments, SWIFT alternative as sanctions bite

Bank of Russia said it had softened its stance on digital asset payment due to sanctions but admitted that the...
Digital ruble will take 5-7 years to achieve mass adoption: Bank of Russia
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16 April, 2024

Digital ruble will take 5-7 years to achieve mass adoption: Bank of Russia

Governor Elvira Nabiullina says that the digital ruble needs to be the most convenient payment method for individuals and businesses...
Russia: New law greenlights digital assets use for cross-border payments
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16 March, 2024

Russia: New law greenlights digital assets use for cross-border payments

The provisions of the newly minted law reveal that only tokenized assets issued by the Bank of Russia are authorized...
Russia’s CBDC pilot hits 25,000 transaction mark
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8 March, 2024

Russia’s CBDC pilot hits 25,000 transaction mark

Seven months after its introduction, Russia's digital ruble pilot has recorded 25,000 transactions, with the upcoming project with fellow BRICS...
Russia BRICS Bridge eyed for cross-border payments with China, Gulf countries
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3 March, 2024

Russia BRICS Bridge eyed for cross-border payments with China, Gulf countries

The proposed BRICS Bridge system draws inspiration from the BIS-backed mBridge platform, with China and the United Arab Emirates already...