Bank of Russia Announces Commercial Smart Contract Platform for the Digital Ruble
The Bank of Russia has unveiled an ambitious new initiative to integrate advanced functionality into the Digital Ruble ecosystem: a specialized platform dedicated to the creation and execution of commercial…
Read More »Cryptocurrency Mining Under Full Surveillance In Russia
The Bank of Russia has announced that it plans to regularly collect data on the activities of miners and mining infrastructure operators, starting in 2026, Coinidol.com reports.
Read More »Bank of Russia Takes Bold Step in Supporting Cryptocurrency Payments for International Settlements
The Bank of Russia has announced a significant move towards embracing cryptocurrency payments for international settlements, marking a major milestone in the country’s approach to digital currencies. This decision comes…
Read More »Vladimir Putin Puts an End to Speculations about the Cryptocurrency Ban
During a video conference with the government held on January 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government and the Bank of Russia to seek consensus on the cryptocurrency industry.
Read More »The Bank of Russia Received Explosion Threat due to the Possible Cryptocurrency Ban
On January 21, the Bank of Russia received a call from an anonymous person who reported that their premises were rigged with explosives. Among other reasons, the criminal cited the…
Read More »New Russian Law Bans Bitcoin Payments for Goods and Services
Russian lawmakers have passed a bill that gives legal status to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin – but bans them from being used to pay for goods and services. Legislators approved…
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