Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia
The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token
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Jul 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
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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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Feb 17, 2023 at 7:12 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Feb 16, 2022 at 1:17 p.m. UTC
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Russian Central Bank, Government No Closer to Crypto Compromise: Report
The government and central bank decided instead to formalize their disagreements.
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Feb 15, 2022 at 10:14 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Jan 26, 2022 at 5:06 p.m. UTC
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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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Jan 25, 2022 at 2:31 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Jan 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2022
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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 offi...
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Jan 11, 2022 at 11:44 a.m. UTC
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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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Dec 16, 2021 at 1:21 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2021
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Bank of Russia Bars Mutual Funds From Investing in Crypto
In a new directive, the regulator prohibited Russian mutual funds from directly or indirectly investing in crypto assets.
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Dec 13, 2021 at 6:18 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2021