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, and require online exam for investors.
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Russia wants to limit digital currency investment by non-accredited investors
The State Duma in Russia is weighing a law that would limit digital currency purchases by non-accredited investors as it seeks to enhance investor protection.
Russian lawmakers weighing partial reversal of digital currency payments ban
The reports note that some lawmakers in the country are considering revising some aspects of the payments ban including allowing digital currencies to be used as payment in domestic contracts.
Russian candidates to declare digital currency holdings after new bill passes
The State Duma adopted a new bill that seeks to dig into aspiring public officials’ digital currency holdings in its first reading. The bill still has to go through two readings before proceeding to the upper house.
Russia shelves criminal liabilities for digital currency users
The State Duma is reportedly seeking to abandon criminal liability for digital currency users—for now.
Russia’s Ministry for Economy: Regulate, don’t ban digital currencies
A Russian ministry has stood up for the digital currency industry against a proposed blanket ban. It urged the gov’t to consider regulating instead of banning.
Russian Ministry objects to Telegram ban lift as TON spins off
The federal assembly had proposed the lifting of the ban for distribution of COVID-19 info in Russia, but another ministry is opposing it.
Russia to put up regulatory sandboxes for DLT companies
Russia could up regulatory sandboxes for fintech companies, including those building DLT solutions after the Prime Minister submitted a bill to parliament.