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Russian Finance Ministry introduces digital asset draft law despite central bank objection
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23 February, 2022

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
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11 February, 2022

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
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27 December, 2021

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...
Bank of Russia plans to ban digital currencies
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23 December, 2021

Bank of Russia plans to ban digital currencies

Governor Elvira Nabiullina addressed digital currencies and central bank’s attitude towards the industry, which has been receiving mixed signals from...
Bank of Russia bans mutual funds from investing in digital currencies
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18 December, 2021

Bank of Russia bans mutual funds from investing in digital currencies

The Russian central bank had previously suggested that mutual funds should stay away from digital currencies, but has now made...
Russia’s Tinkoff bank explores digital currency opportunities amid demand surge
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7 November, 2021

Russia’s Tinkoff bank explores digital currency opportunities amid demand surge

Tinkoff, through its brokerage arm Tink off investments, is considering several projects in and around digital currency, including the provision...