Russian Government Approves Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The federal government in Moscow has adopted a concept for regulating the Russian crypto space as early as this month. The new framework is expected to place cryptocurrency flows under state oversight, introduce strict obligations for market participants, and ensure investor protection. Russian Authorities Move to Legalize Crypto Economy The Russian government “has determined the future of digital currencies in Russia,” an announcement published late Tuesday stated. The executive power in Moscow elaborated that the plan is to integrate the circulation of cryptocurrencies into....
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The Russian government published a document on Tuesday night outlining principles for regulating bitcoin and cryptocurrency in the country.
A roadmap on cryptocurrencies has been prepared by a number of ministries, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, Russian media reported. The document, which aims to regulate Russia’s crypto market by the end of this year, comes amid disagreements between the central bank and other government institutions about the future of decentralized digital money in Russia. Moscow Moves to Adopt Rules for Cryptocurrencies After Putin’s Call Soon after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged government officials to reach a consensus on how to regulate cryptocurrencies, Deputy....
Lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are gearing up to introduce a draft law designed to regulate crypto mining. The nationalists say the legislation will benefit both Russian citizens and the state, as well as those who want to get involved in the business legally. Nationalists Propose Regulations for Russian Crypto Miners The popularity of cryptocurrencies, rising with their market value, has drawn the attention of the nationalist faction in the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. “Unsecured” bitcoin is now trading at $68,000 per coin, one....
The main organization representing participants in the Russian crypto space has lambasted authorities in Moscow for not doing enough to regulate the industry. The criticism comes four years after President Putin directed institutions to legally define the status of digital financial technologies. Regulators Accused of Failure to Take Russian Crypto Market Out of Shadow Russian regulatory bodies have been criticized for their actions regarding the cryptocurrency industry in the country. According to Yuri Pripachkin, head of the Russian Association of Cryptoeconomics, Artificial....
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the Russian financial ministry expressed a soft corner for the development of cryptocurrency. The ministry asked for Government help to regulate crypto investing, trading, and mining in Russia rather than putting a complete ban on it as advised by the central bank of Russia. Related Readings | Former Russian President […]