Russia’s Sber issues loan secured by DFA for the first time

Nov 22, 2023

Russia’s Sber issues loan secured by DFA for the first time

Earlier, the bank was the first in Russia to provide a client with a guarantee using a smart contract

​Bank of Russia tells about the FSB’s participation in the development of the digital ruble

Jul 21, 2023

​Bank of Russia tells about the FSB’s participation in the development of the digital ruble

According to the regulator, the platform for the operation of the asset meets the highest security standards

​Russia’s Federation Council approves the law on the introduction of the digital ruble

Jul 19, 2023

​Russia’s Federation Council approves the law on the introduction of the digital ruble

The asset is recognized as the third form of the national currency

​SPB Exchange is interested in creating a crypto exchange in Belarus

Jul 18, 2023

​SPB Exchange is interested in creating a crypto exchange in Belarus

According to sources, the reason is the legal status of digital assets in the country

​VKontakte users will be able to confirm their education with NFT diplomas

Jul 17, 2023

​VKontakte users will be able to confirm their education with NFT diplomas

At the initial stage, the feature is available to 2023 graduates of ITMO University

​Russia has adopted a law on targeted payments in digital rubles

Jul 17, 2023

​Russia has adopted a law on targeted payments in digital rubles

This approach will allow for more efficient spending of federal budget money

Russia’s Federal Taxation Service authorizes the payment of tax on income from the sale of cryptocurrencies under the simplified system

Jul 10, 2023

Russia’s Federal Taxation Service authorizes the payment of tax on income from the sale of cryptocurrencies under the simplified system

In their ruling, officials took into account the absence of a legally defined status for digital assets

Sberbank CEO urges the Central Bank “not to interfere” with Russians to trade in cryptocurrencies

Jul 7, 2023

Sberbank CEO urges the Central Bank “not to interfere” with Russians to trade in cryptocurrencies

According to Herman Gref, the regulator should reduce the level of control and allow businesses to develop innovative technologies

Russia’s Ministry of Finance proposes to ban the organization of cryptocurrency circulation

Jul 4, 2023

Russia’s Ministry of Finance proposes to ban the organization of cryptocurrency circulation

Exceptions will apply to stablecoins and the sale of cryptocurrency by Russian miners

Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office for the first time requests assistance in confiscation of cryptocurrencies from other countries

Jul 4, 2023

Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office for the first time requests assistance in confiscation of cryptocurrencies from other countries

According to the department’s head Igor Krasnov, the number of such requests should increase over time

Russia calls the condition for recognizing transactions with BTC laundering

Jul 4, 2023

Russia calls the condition for recognizing transactions with BTC laundering

Liability occurs when there are transactions with property obtained by criminal means