Russia is showing signs of rethinking a hard-line stance on stablecoins as Western sanctions enforcement tightens and cross-border payment routes become more constrained, according to recent reporting and public comments from officials. The push is being framed less as an embrace of crypto and more as a practical response to trade friction, settlement risks, and … Read more
The Central Bank of Russia is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 16% when policymakers meet on February 13, according to a consensus forecast compiled from market economists. The outlook reflects expectations that officials will prioritize inflation control amid still-elevated price pressures. Analysts surveyed by Reuters indicated that no rate adjustment … Read more
The Russian Ministry of Finance, together with federal authorities and the Central Bank, has released a policy document outlining a national framework for the tokenization of real sector assets, signaling a coordinated push to integrate digital technologies into the country’s traditional economy. The document, titled “Concept for Tokenization of Real Sector Assets of the Russian … Read more
Russia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework in July, a move that would formally allow retail investors to participate in the country’s digital asset market, according to multiple reports. The planned rollout marks a significant shift in Russia’s approach to crypto, signaling a transition from fragmented oversight toward a clearer legal structure … Read more