the regulator has proposed a "ban on transactions between residents using cryptocurrency." "The Bank of Russia still does not recognize cryptocurrency as a means of payment," the Central Bank said ...

This is stated in the press service of the Central Bank. In particular, by December 31, 2025, the Central Bank allowed banks not to disclose sanctions-sensitive information, including about the ...

MOSCOW : Russia's central bank ... assets. The bank has gradually softened its strong opposition to cryptocurrencies, backing a law last year that allowed businesses to use cryptocurrencies ...