Russia

Highlights: Russia will study a ruble stablecoin before making any launch decision. Sanctions and trade pressure have pushed Moscow to review digital settlement tools. Banks are preparing crypto services as regulators tighten transaction reporting rules. Russia’s central bank has opened […]

Highlights: Sberbank plans to launch crypto-backed loans to serve corporate clients in Russia’s booming mining industry. The demand for crypto-secured lending products is expected to grow as Russia develops clearer regulations. Sberbank’s move follows a successful pilot transaction with crypto-mining […]

Highlights: Moscow Exchange adds Solana, Ripple, and Tron to its crypto indices in 2026. Futures will be cash-settled and accessible to qualified investors only. Perpetual futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum are also under review. The Moscow Exchange is planning to […]

Highlights: Russia has blacklisted WhiteBIT and blocked the exchange from operating inside the country. Russian prosecutors say the exchange supported Ukraine-linked fundraising during the war. Global regulators are tightening oversight of crypto networks tied to sanctions evasion. Russian authorities have […]

Highlights: Russia has introduced mandatory transaction reporting for commercial banks. The new rules will apply to crypto and non-crypto-related transactions. Banks must also report the mechanisms and sources of funds for cross-border transfers.  Russia’s central bank is planning to roll […]

Highlights: Russia has revealed new plans to integrate cryptocurrency into citizens’ daily lives with a new bill. The new bill aims to remove cryptocurrencies from special rules, limiting their use. Professional and ordinary investors will be allowed to participate in […]

Highlights: Russia is proposing up to five years’ imprisonment for illegal crypto mining. Fines of up to 2.5 million rubles will be imposed on unregistered crypto miners. A new Criminal Code article has been directed at organized and large-scale illegal […]

Highlights: Sberbank will offer loans secured by cryptocurrency for investors. Deputy Chairman Popov confirmed collaboration with regulators on crypto services. Moscow and St. Petersburg Exchanges are also ready for crypto trading. Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is moving closer to offering […]

Highlights: Russia allows limited crypto access for all, keeping strict rules to reduce risks. Non-qualified investors face yearly limits, risk tests, and must buy through one platform. Qualified investors get wider access, but anonymous and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies remain banned. Russia’s […]

Highlights: Russia strictly prohibits cryptocurrency payments, insisting all domestic settlements use only the ruble. Digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are allowed only for trading and investment. Senior lawmakers, including Aksakov, continue to back the central bank’s strict rules […]

Highlights: EU launches a new sanctions package that mainly focuses on Russia’s expanding crypto activity. Ruble-backed A7A5 stablecoin faces ban as Europe blocks Moscow’s digital finance routes. These latest restrictions aim to cut Russia’s access to crypto systems beyond Western […]

Highlights: Russia to legalize crypto payments for international trade deals. The finance ministry and central bank agree to tighten oversight. Over 2.5 trillion rubles in digital assets circulate in Russia. Russia has taken a major step in adopting the use […]