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Crypto users in Russia are bidding farewell to 2025, the year that brought a significant shift in Moscow’s mood regarding cryptocurrencies. In the last 12 months, Russians saw the attitude of their ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Russia’s central bank laid out a proposed framework that would legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for both individuals and institutions, continuing its softening stance toward ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia wants to introduce its first regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the draft for a parliamentary vote by the end of June. Russia is preparing to ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia considers regulating stablecoins separately from cryptocurrencies
The Russian government is considering legalizing stablecoin payments while banning the use of cryptocurrencies for the same purpose. The fiat-pegged coins are closer to Moscow’s idea of digital ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Moves to Legalize Domestic Crypto Deals for Retail Buyers
Russia’s central bank has prepared a framework to regulate cryptocurrencies on the domestic market that will allow retail investors to buy them in addition to qualified investors, in a fresh sign of ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally. An official from the Bank of Russia ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. The Bank of Russia has set out a ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank signals shift toward retail crypto access
Russia’s central bank has submitted draft that would allow non-qualified investors to purchase crypto, but only under strict conditions. The Bank of Russia put forward a policy proposal that would ...
News Russia » Volga » Cryptocurrencies: Russia's Sberbank plans crypto-backed loans to corporate clients
MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russia's largest lender Sberbank (SBER.MM), opens new tab is preparing to issue crypto‑backed loans, citing strong interest from corporate clients, and is ready to work with ...