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Policy

Bank of Russia Proposes Crypto Investment Pilot for High-Net-Worth Investors

The central banks aims to establish standards for crypto-related services and increase market transparency while expanding investment opportunities for wealthy investors.

The Kremlin and Saint Basil's cathedral in Moscow. (Michael Parulava/Unsplash)

Policy

Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia

The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token

El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin. (DimitroSevastopol/Pixabay)

Finance

Bank of Russia to Pilot CBDC in April

Digital ruble payments will be launched for retail purchases and peer-to-peer transactions, a central bank official said.

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Policy

Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban

Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.

Elvira Nabiullina, Russia central bank chief. (Anton Veselov/Shutterstock)

Policy

Russian Central Bank, Government No Closer to Crypto Compromise: Report

The government and central bank decided instead to formalize their disagreements.

Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief

Policy

Vladimir Putin Offers Hope for Crypto in Face of Central Bank Call for Ban

Crypto's risk must be offset against the country's "competitive advantages" when it comes to mining, Russia's leader said.

Vladimir Putin (Evgenii Sribnyi/Shutterstock)

Policy

Russia's Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban

The ministry believes Russia needs regulation, not a blanket ban, an official said.

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Policy

Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on Crypto

Russia's central bank suggests making crypto trading, mining and usage illegal. Owning crypto would be allowed.

Bank of Russia's Elizaveta Danilova (Bank of Russia webcast)

Finance

Binance Taps Former Government Officials for Russia, Ukraine Posts

Ex-Bank of Russia executive Olga Goncharova will head government relations in Russia, and Kyrylo Khomiakov from Ukraine’s Agency for Infrastructure Projects will lead the office there.

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Finance

Russian Central Bank Seeks Ban on Crypto Investment: Report

The central bank is looking at a complete ban on future crypto investments in the country.

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