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Central Bank of Russia Acknowledges Bitcoin Mining as a Ruble Strengthening Activity
20.12.2025
The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard. Central Bank of Russia...
Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko
16.12.2025
Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked
Kremlin Aide: Crypto Mining is a ‘Hidden Export’ Skewing Ruble Forecasts
5.12.2025
An aide to the Russian President has stated that cryptocurrency mining is a major factor causing inaccurate ruble exchange rate forecasts, calling it a “new, undervalued export item.” Undervalued Export and Hidden Currency Flows Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive...
Digital Ruble Push: Bank of Russia Reinforces That Crypto Can’t Be Used for Domestic Payments
3.11.2025
While Russia prepares for a nationwide launch of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, it has also rejected crypto for domestic payments. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for settlements within the country. Bank of Russia Rejects Crypto...
Russian Ruble Stablecoin Gets Targeted by EU Sanctions
27.10.2025
As part of its 19th sanctions package against Russia, the EU included measures targeting the use of crypto to circumvent sanctions. A7A5, a Russian ruble‑pegged stablecoin that registered over $1 billion in daily transaction volume, was subject to a transaction ban. Russian Ruble Stablecoin...
EU Considers Sanctions on Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5 Linked to Sanctioned Russian Actors
7.10.2025
The European Union is reportedly considering sanctions targeting A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin tied to sanctioned Russian actors. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, the proposed measures would bar EU-based entities and individuals from engaging directly or indirectly in transactions...
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are in the EU's firing line too, for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
7.10.2025
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are also in the EU’s firing line for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report