Peskov: Russia is unequivocally not ready to recognise Bitcoin as a means of payment
Recognising Bitcoin as a means of payment in Russia would only harm the financial system, said Dmitry Peskov, the president's press secretary.Latest news and expert analysis on the legal regulation of Bitcoin in Russia.
Peskov: Russia is unequivocally not ready to recognise Bitcoin as a means of payment
Recognising Bitcoin as a means of payment in Russia would only harm the financial system, said Dmitry Peskov, the president's press secretary.
Duma may consider cryptocurrency taxation in autumn session
The State Duma may consider a bill on taxing cryptocurrencies in the autumn session, according to Pavel Krasheninnikov, head of the State Duma committee on state-building and legislation.
Russia’s cryptocurrency taxation bill could be passed in autumn
The bill on taxing cryptocurrency transactions could be passed in autumn, said Aksakov, head of Russia's State Duma committee on the financial market, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Duma signals possible inclusion of cryptocurrencies in the Civil Code during the spring session
The possible inclusion of cryptocurrency in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation by the end of the spring session of Parliament was announced by Pavel Krasheninnikov, head of the State Duma committee on state construction and legislation.
Aksakov: Bitcoin cannot be legalized due to its volatility
Bitcoin is not a currency but a store of value, and cannot be legalized in Russia due to its high volatility. This was stated by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma committee on the financial market.
Bitcoin proposed as a contractual payment instrument in Russia
The State Duma has allowed amendments to the Civil Code that would permit using cryptocurrencies as a means of contractual payment.
Media: Finance Ministry and Bank of Russia fail to agree on stance on cryptocurrency taxation
The bill on taxing cryptocurrency operations passed in the first reading has sparked disputes between the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance.
Russian activists and lawyers launch petition against crypto-regulation bills
RosKomSvoboda, the commission on blockchain technologies and the digital economy within the public organization Investment Russia, and the law firm Digital Rights Center have launched a public campaign calling on government bodies not to adopt bills that would hinder the circulation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Russia.
Russia’s tax authority keeps reporting requirements for cryptocurrency holders
The draft law introducing a tax on cryptocurrency transactions in Russia has not undergone significant changes ahead of the second reading and provides for an obligation for citizens to inform the Federal Tax Service about holdings of digital assets.
Duma deputy signals possible change to cryptocurrency declaration threshold
The annual turnover threshold from cryptocurrency operations, at which owners would be required to report to tax authorities about the possession of digital currencies, may be revised. This was written in his Telegram channel by Anton Gorelkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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