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Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill

Russia is preparing a bill to allow everyday investors limited access to cryptocurrency, normalizing its use while capping retail participation at roughly $3,800.

Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor

Russia is planning criminal penalties, including forced labor, to curb widespread unregistered bitcoin mining after legalization.

Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner

Sberbank has issued Russia’s first crypto-backed loan in a pilot deal with bitcoin miner Intelion Data.

Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors

Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights.

VTB Pushes to Open Russia’s First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export

Russia’s second-largest lender, VTB, is moving to become the country’s first major bank to offer direct bitcoin and crypto trading.

Bank of Russia to Permit Limited Bitcoin and Crypto Operations for Domestic Banks

The Bank of Russia will reportedly permit domestic banks to engage in limited crypto activities under strict oversight.

Russia’s Sberbank Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Services

Sberbank would act as a custodian, guaranteeing the security of assets and providing safeguards against hacking and unauthorized access.

Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin Futures For Qualified Investors

Russia's largest exchange, The Moscow Exchange has launched Bitcoin futures trading, targeting qualified investors.

Sberbank, Russia’s Biggest Bank, Launches Structured Bond Tied to Bitcoin 

Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, has launched a new structured bond that ties investor returns to the performance of Bitcoin and the U.S....

Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors”

The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia are developing a new crypto exchange as part of an experimental legal regime—open only to elite investors, with potential changes to access requirements under discussion.
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