Bitcoin Regulation in Russia | ForkLog

ForkLog 43 21.01.2022

Aksakov: No consensus on cryptocurrencies in the State Duma yet; it will take at least six months

The Bank of Russia's stance on cryptocurrencies has long been known and is the strictest among regulators, so there is nothing unexpected in the central bank's report, said Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market.

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ForkLog 22 20.01.2022

Hard to ban what is not defined by law: experts assess possible mining ban in Russia

The Bank of Russia's arguments in favor of banning mining on Russian territory do not withstand any criticism, according to experts ForkLog spoke to.

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ForkLog 19 20.01.2022

Experts: banning bitcoin operations in Russia would be a step toward the country’s hopeless technological lag

The Bank of Russia's proposed full ban on the circulation of cryptocurrencies within the country will inevitably provoke an outflow of talent and capital, but the established market will not be killed. This is what ForkLog told experts surveyed.

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ForkLog 27 20.01.2022

Bank of Russia proposes ban on issuance, circulation and mining of cryptocurrencies in Russia

Bank of Russia proposed to impose a ban on issuance, circulation and exchange of cryptocurrencies, as well as on organising related operations within the territory of the Russian Federation. This is stated in the regulator's published report 'Risks of cryptocurrencies and possible regulatory measures'.

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ForkLog 9 20.01.2022

Kremlin declines to comment on rumors of a full ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia

The Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, redirected the question about a potential ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia to the central bank.

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ForkLog 22 20.01.2022

FSB strikes deal with central bank to ban Bitcoin transactions in Russia

According to Bloomberg, the FSB persuaded the head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, to back a full ban on cryptocurrency transactions in Russia.

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ForkLog 26 19.01.2022

Central Bank of Russia Requests Information from Banks on Bitcoin-Exchanger Operations

The Central Bank of Russia intends to study the operations of Russian banks related to cryptocurrency exchanges, casinos and forex dealers.

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ForkLog 6 17.01.2022

Aksakov Backs Identification of Cryptocurrency Owners

The head of the State Duma committee on the financial market, Anatoly Aksakov, compared cryptocurrencies to a financial pyramid and called for market regulation.

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ForkLog 25 12.01.2022

Proposal to legalise cryptocurrency investments by the Bank of Russia

The question of a total ban on Russians' investments in digital assets needs to be reconsidered, according to the National Financial Association (NFA).

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ForkLog 11 27.12.2021

Experts assess the consequences of tighter Bank of Russia control over P2P transfers

Tighter Bank of Russia oversight of P2P transfers could boost the popularity of cryptocurrencies as a less controllable payment channel, but would hinder market legalization, according to experts polled by ForkLog.

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ForkLog 15 27.12.2021

Bank of Russia to monitor P2P transfers to curb bitcoin exchangers

The Bank of Russia circulated to credit institutions a new form for reporting transfers between individuals. In doing so, the regulator aims to combat cryptocurrency exchanges, illegal online casinos, and businesses that accept payments on personal cards.

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ForkLog 16 24.12.2021

Media report possible mechanism to block Bitcoin investments in Russia

The Bank of Russia and market participants are discussing several options to restrict investments in the cryptocurrency market, including blocking card transfers to certain MCC codes.

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