The Central Bank of Russia plans to begin the comprehensive implementation of the digital ruble two years from now, according to a paper detailing its
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Russia plans to roll out digital ruble across all banks in 2024
Bank of Russia started CBDC testing in 2022 and expects to implement an official banking rollout in the year of presidential elections in 2024.
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‘Token will defeat cryptocurrency’: Russia debuts palladium-backed stablecoin
Backed by a sanctioned Russian oligarch, Atomyze became Russia’s first legal digital asset manager, obtaining registration from the central bank in February 2022.
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The Moscow Exchange is a good base for crypto trading, Russian lawmaker says
MOEX is likely to do a great job in launching a crypto trading division due to its full compliance with the rules of the Bank
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Bank of Russia Ready to Legalize Crypto Mining If Miners Sell Minted Coins Abroad
The Central Bank of Russia would agree to the legalization of cryptocurrency mining, provided the proceeds from the activity are converted to fiat outside of
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Vladimir Putin Says West’s Attempt to ‘Crush the Russian Economy’ Did Not Succeed
Last week the Russian ruble hit a seven-year high against the U.S. dollar and while analysts have downplayed the rise, one economist said people should
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