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Russia Says Financial Institutions Can Offer Crypto-Linked Instruments to Qualified Investors
The Bank of Russia said "financial institutions may offer qualified investors financial derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose yields are linked to cryptocurrency prices."
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.
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia
The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token
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.
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.
Russian Central Bank, Government No Closer to Crypto Compromise: Report
The government and central bank decided instead to formalize their disagreements.
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.
Russia's Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
The ministry believes Russia needs regulation, not a blanket ban, an official said.
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.
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.
