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Russian Finance Ministry Says Crypto Regulation Compromise Coming ‘Within a Month’

2.2.2022
Moscow has also set itself a new deadline on crypto regulation, claiming that it will broker a consensus on the matter “within the space of a month.” “Everything is happening actively in the government. I think that some kind of decision will be taken quickly. My expectation is that [the...

Time to ‘Resolve All Crypto Issues’ Says Russian Parliament

7.1.2022
Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, has said that it wants to “resolve all legal issues with cryptocurrency” – by defining legal terms for cryptoassets, mining, and more. And the chief architect of crypto-related legislation in the country has noted that it is time for miners to start paying...

No Progress on Russian Crypto Law until February 2022 at the Earliest, Says Duma Chief

23.12.2021
Those hoping to see crypto regulations roll out in Russia will need to wait until at least February next year to see what any draft legislation might look like, per a key parliamentarian.... Read More: No Progress on Russian Crypto Law until February 2022 at the Earliest, Says Duma Chief

Russia Still No Closer to Regulating Crypto Despite Central Bank ‘Concession’

21.12.2021
Russia’s staunchly anti-crypto Central Bank has spelled out its “vision” for crypto regulation – but the painfully slow process of formulating a regulatory framework appears to be frustrating even the parliamentarian charged with creating legislation for the sector.... Read More: Russia Still...

Russia: Total Ban on Crypto Ownership Still on Table, Says Top Official

17.12.2021
Russian lawmakers’ seemingly endless quest to introduce crypto regulation in the country could culminate in a complete ban on the ownership and purchase of coins, says the elusive regulation’s chief architect.... Read More: Russia: Total Ban on Crypto Ownership Still on Table, Says Top Official

Russia to Ban Funds from Crypto Investment, Experts Warn of ‘Blurry’ Legal Status

14.12.2021
The Russian Central Bank has moved to bar financial firms in the country from engaging with crypto-related mutual funds. In a press release, the resolutely anti-crypto body, which also polices the domestic financial sector, announced it had created a draft directive, which it will listen...

Russian Senate, Gov’t Ministries & Central Bank to Create Crypto ‘Working Group’

8.12.2021
The Russian parliament’s upper house, the Federation Council (the equivalent to the American Senate), is stepping up its crypto regulatory efforts – and wants to get involved in the creation of new laws pertaining to the sector.... Read More: Russian Senate, Gov’t Ministries & Central Bank...

Putin Asks Russian Attorney General Office to Combat Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

19.3.2021
The Russian President held a meeting with the attorney general’s office where cryptocurrencies came to the discussion table. Vladimir Putin raised red flags toward taking measures to prevent illegal activities on cross-border transfers with cryptos. Putin Calls Other Offices to Join the Fight...

Russian Bill to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as Property Advances in Parliament

22.2.2021
Russia’s parliament has advanced the bill that proposes to recognize cryptocurrencies as property. The proposed law will provide legal protection for cryptocurrencies but income from their activities will also be subject to taxation. Cryptocurrencies to Be Considered Property in Russia...

Russia Prohibits Government Officials From Owning Crypto, Must Dump Holdings by April

26.1.2021
The Russian Ministry of Labor has reportedly banned government officials from owning and using cryptocurrencies. Officials have also been ordered to dispose of any cryptocurrencies they own by April. Russia Prohibits Government Officials From Holding or Using Cryptocurrencies The Ministry of Labor...

Digital Currencies Could Outshine SWIFT System, Says Central Bank of Russia’s Deputy Governor

29.12.2020
The first deputy governor of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has been vocal in a recent online meeting, reported by Russia Today (RT), about the topic of digital currencies challenging the SWIFT international payments system and make it redundant. Digital Currencies Could Challenge SWIFT System...

Russian Parliament Foresees a Wave of Token Issuance for 2021 in the Wake of Crypto Law Promulgation

26.12.2020
The head of the Russian parliamentary committee on financial markets and the country’s first crypto law’s author is forecasting a “surge in token issuance” for 2021 in the wake of the promulgation expected to take place in January. Russian Parliament Expects a ‘Surge...

Russia’s Latest Draft Bill Would Still Largely Ban Crypto, Stifle Miners

3.9.2020
Russia's Ministry of Finance wants to ban any cryptocurrency payments, which could be bad news for the country's mining farms

Russia Blocks Cryptocurrency Websites Ahead of Regulation

30.8.2020
Russian authorities have blocked a number of websites related to cryptocurrency ahead of the country’s crypto regulation taking effect. A popular exchange aggregator website has already been blocked twice and has now received a third notice. Russia Determined to Block Crypto Sites...

Putin Signs Law Giving Cryptocurrency Legal Status in Russia

2.8.2020
Russia’s bill to regulate cryptocurrencies has been signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. The new law gives legal status to cryptocurrency but prohibits its use as a means of payment. Russian Crypto Bill Signed Into Law Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law Friday the bill...

Russian Ministry Slams Bill to Ban Crypto — Experts Warn Easy to Bypass, Creates Black Market

11.6.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has informed parliament of its disapproval of the bill to ban cryptocurrency. Experts say a ban will be ineffective as people can use technology to bypass it, leading to the creation of an “uncontrolled black market.” Russian Ministry...

Russian Official: Cryptocurrency Bill Completed — Effects on Payments, Exchanges, Miners

3.4.2020
The chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Financial Markets has confirmed that the bill which provides the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Russia has been completed. The official explained key features of the bill, including how cryptocurrency exchanges and miners will...