Market

Russia decides between banning crypto and legalizing exchanges in 2022

Russia decides between banning crypto and legalizing exchanges in 2022. The largest country in the world will reach a crossroads in crypto regulation in early 2022.

Messages

Contradicting reports on the state of crypto regulation surfaced in Russia on Thursday.

First, a Reuters report suggests that Russia’s central bank is seeking a ban on cryptocurrencies, citing risks to financial stability and explosive trading volumes. Should the move take effect, it would be in line with remarks made last month by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who stated at an investment forum in Moscow that cryptocurrencies are “very risky”. The country’s central bank is currently preparing an advisory report on the matter.

Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the The Financial Markets Commission made the following statement in a press conference on the same day, reported by local news site Interax.ru :

There is a very tough approach to completely banning cryptocurrencies like acquiring or owning. Over there [also] There is an approach where there has to be a proper cryptocurrency exchange where everything is legalized, transparent and understandable to regulators. The Tax Service of the Russian Federation will collect such taxes without any problems [exchange] Transactions.

Chairman Aksakov also spoke out in favor of regulating cryptocurrency mining in the country, citing factors such as mining tax and corporate electricity consumption. The country’s authorities have prioritized the introduction of the CBDC ruble and have launched tough crackdowns on the private crypto sector, including banning mutual funds from investing in Bitcoin (BTC). Recent figures show that Russians trade around $ 5 billion in cryptocurrencies annually.

Annie

Championing positive change through finance, I've dedicated over eight years to sustainability and environmental journalism. My passion lies in uncovering companies that make a real difference in the world and guiding investors towards them. My expertise lies in navigating the world of sustainable investing, analyzing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, and exploring the exciting field of impact investing. "Invest in a better future," I often say. That's the driving force behind my work at Coincu – to empower readers with knowledge and insights to make investment decisions that create a positive impact.

Recent Posts

Bitcoin Spot ETF Inflows Hit $510M, Marking Six-Day Streak

Bitcoin Spot ETF Inflows have reached $510 million as of November 13, marking six consecutive…

42 minutes ago

Solana DEX Trading Volume Hits $5B Daily for Three Straight Days

Solana DEX trading volume reached historic highs, exceeding $5 billion daily for three days. Raydium…

3 hours ago

Phantom iOS Users Lost Recovery Phrase After Updating to New Version

Phantom iOS users are warned that a recent app update caused some users to log…

3 hours ago

Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Gets Approval to Launch in the US

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is set to become the first Japanese crypto exchange to list…

4 hours ago

DOJ Investigates Polymarket for Alleged Illegal US User Bets

The US DOJ investigates Polymarket for Alleged Illegal US User Bets Polymarket, for allegedly permitting…

5 hours ago

Get Ready for a New Level of Excitement If You Missed Ethereum ICO: Qubetics Could Redefine Success

Ethereum’s ICO was priced at around $0.30 per token, and today, it’s valued in the…

5 hours ago

This website uses cookies.