Central Bank of Russia backs digitalisation of finance without Bitcoin payments
The head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, again spoke out against using cryptocurrencies in settlements.Latest news and expert analysis on the legal regulation of Bitcoin in Russia.
Central Bank of Russia backs digitalisation of finance without Bitcoin payments
The head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, again spoke out against using cryptocurrencies in settlements.
Russia to discuss use of digital financial assets on exchange trading
The Bank of Russia proposed that the public discuss the further development of the digital financial asset market in the country.
Russia weighs permitting mining of all cryptocurrencies.
The new mining bill would allow mining of all types of cryptocurrencies in Russia.
State Duma rejects bill on cryptocurrency mining in Russia
The State Duma, in the first reading, rejected the cryptocurrency mining bill in Russia, proposed by deputies from the New People party.
Russia again seeks penalties for Bitcoin payments
Lawmakers in the State Duma proposed codifying a ban on cryptocurrency payments in Russia and holding users liable for transactions in them.
Duma committee recommends rejecting cryptocurrency mining bill
The State Duma Committee on the Financial Market recommended the lower house of parliament reject in the first reading the cryptocurrency mining bill.
Russia proposes adding cryptocurrencies to the Civil Code
Russia proposes to legalise cross-border cryptocurrency transactions in 2023, though this would require amendments to the Civil Code.
Russia bans payments in digital financial assets
On July 6, the State Duma of the Russian Federation enacted a law that directly bans the payment for goods and services with digital financial assets (DFA) and utilitarian digital rights.
Duma proposes tougher rules for Bitcoin exchanges and exchangers
The Expert Council at the State Duma discussed amendments to the draft law 'On Digital Currency', which would reduce the risks of losses on investments.
Duma introduces bill to ban the use of digital assets as a means of payment
The head of the Financial Market Committee, Anatoly Aksakov, has submitted to the State Duma a bill proposing a ban on using digital financial assets (DFA) and utilitarian digital rights as a means of payment in Russia.
Bank of Russia allows international cryptocurrency settlements
The Bank of Russia has softened its stance on cryptocurrencies — regulators no longer object to their use "in international transactions and international financial infrastructure". This was stated by the Bank's first deputy chairman, Ksenia Yudaeva.
Bankers to discuss customer identification and transparency of funds’ origin in bitcoin transactions with the Bank of Russia
The Association of Russian Banks (ARB), together with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, discussed a forthcoming bill regulating cryptocurrencies, the association's press service said.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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