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Russia's central bank says the pandemic has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs
6.11.2020
The pandemic-induced crisis is galvanizing new trends across all aspects of the global economy, including digital currencies
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
6.11.2020
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies
Digital ruble must ensure privacy, not anonymity: Russia’s central bank
23.10.2020
Russia’s digital ruble will not have the same level of anonymity as cash, says official
Digital Ruble ‘Promising,’ Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief
23.10.2020
The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said
Digital Ruble: Russia Unveils Plans to Test Central Bank Digital Currency
20.10.2020
As China is actively testing its digital yuan, Russia is now planning to build and test a central bank digital currency, the digital ruble. Meanwhile, the Bank of Russia has proposed limiting the amount of bitcoin retail investors can buy. Russia’s Central Bank Plans Digital Ruble The central...
Digital Ruble Could Be Tool Against Sanctions, Bank of Russia Says
19.10.2020
Russia's central bank says a digital ruble could make Russia less dependent on the U.S. dollar and more resistant to foreign sanctions
Law Decoded: The rivalry between central banks and global stablecoins, Oct. 9–16
16.10.2020
Talk of CBDCs and Facebook's Libra headlined this week's policy news, as international organizations weigh in on both
Five Russian banks express interest in piloting digital ruble
16.10.2020
The first pilots of Russia’s digital currency are expected to launch in H1 2021
Bank of Russia Seeks Limit on Amount of Digital Assets Retail Investors Can Buy
14.10.2020
Non-qualified investors would be able to buy no more than 600,000 rubles worth of digital assets in one year, or about $7,740
Unqualified investors can buy up to $8K of crypto, says Bank of Russia
14.10.2020
Russia’s central bank wants to limit the amount of cryptos and digital rights acquired by non-professional investors
Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says
13.10.2020
The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding
Bank of Russia Considers Issuing Digital Ruble, Starts Public Consultations
13.10.2020
The Russian central bank said it's starting public consultations on the possibilities of issuing a CBDC
Bank of Russia issues consultation paper on digital ruble
13.10.2020
Russia’s central bank says that the digital ruble can be an “additional form of money alongside cash and non-cash.”
Could Russia lead Eastern Europe’s crypto boom?
6.9.2020
Russia’s new bill brings it in line with U.K. legislators, though there is a distinction between the approach of the FCA and the State Duma
New Russian Law Bans Bitcoin Payments for Goods and Services
24.7.2020
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 the Digital Financial Assets (DFA) bill on July 22 after its third and final reading. It had already won backing...
Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain
28.5.2020
Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto
Russian Prime Minister Introduces Bill to Allow Fintech Sandboxes, Blockchain Included
24.3.2020
The new bill would allow the creation of “experimental regulatory regimes” for companies working on cutting-edge technologies like AI and distributed ledgers
Bank of Russia Says New Digital Assets Bill Will Outlaw Crypto Trading, Issuance
16.3.2020
The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia
Russia’s Central Bank Proposes New Token Framework, But Labels Crypto Transactions ‘Suspicious’
17.2.2020
Russia is looking at creating a regulatory distinction between asset tokenization and 'pure' cryptocurrencies
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...