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Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Framework for Regulated Cryptocurrency Trading

August 11, 2026 by Marco Bianchi

Russia’s central bank has moved to legalise the trading of major cryptocurrencies on regulated exchanges after a new law was signed by President Putin, signalling a shift toward formal crypto market oversight.

Russia’s Central Bank Set to Launch Digital Ruble Despite EU Sanctions Framework

July 2, 2026 by Marco Bianchi

Russia’s Central Bank announced plans to rollout its digital ruble on September 1. EU authorities have already preemptively sanctioned Russia’s digital ruble in 2025 as part of measures responding to Russia’s war against Ukraine.