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Russia reconsiders stance on use of digital assets after past prohibitions
Following a barrage of sanctions and an ongoing row with the West, Russia is reportedly seeking to diversify its payment...
Russia’s central bank opposes ‘overly risky’ private stablecoins
The Bank of Russia says that stablecoins are risky because the underlying pool of assets doesn’t belong to the user,...
Russian investors will have to take an exam to invest in digital assets
The Ministry of Finance submitted a new draft bill in parliament that will license exchanges, make Bitcoin a legal asset,...
Russian Finance Ministry introduces digital asset draft law despite central bank objection
The Finance Ministry has opened a public feedback period until mid-March on a piece of legislation that will make Bitcoin...
Russia to treat Bitcoin as a currency, weeks after proposed blanket ban
A new document by the Russian government, supported by the central bank, has dispelled fears of a blanket ban, weeks...
Bank of Russia to allow digital currency investment, but only via foreign firms
Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin said the bank will not bar investors from getting into digital currencies, in contrast with earlier...