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Russia is building its own crypto ortress

Russia is building its own crypto ortress

KriptoworldKriptoworld2025/10/04 16:00
By:by kriptoworld

Russia is cooking up its own secret sauce for cryptocurrency, aiming to build a so-called sovereign crypto infrastructure that promises to shake things up both legally and in the market.

No more riding on the coattails of others. This is Russia’s standalone crypto game, backed by none other than the Bank of Russia .

Conservative approach

Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov spilled the beans, the crypto scene in Russia has been kicking and screaming for a proper system to handle mining and transactions.

He said the market is basically begging for it, and the government is finally answering the call.

This move is a clear message, crypto assets are now a serious player in Russia’s economic arena.

But don’t think Russia is diving headfirst into the crypto chaos. Instead, it’s crafting an experimental legal framework that lets crypto trading happen, but only under tight regulation and for a select group of qualified investors.

The Bank of Russia is sticking to its guns, firmly stating crypto isn’t considered actual payment. This keeps the approach cautiously conservative, mixing a bit of progress with a lot of control.

Homegrown systems

The whole show is designed to build trust and keep the crypto wild west from turning into a financial free-for-all.

Mining operations and crypto trades will fall under the watchful eyes of government regulators, aiming to stop illegal activities and minimize financial risks that scared off many before.

Why is Russia betting big on this? Sovereign infrastructure means more than just domestic bragging rights.

It gives Russia a leg up in regulating cryptocurrencies on its terms and maybe even a way to dodge global sanctions by relying on homegrown systems.

Think better security, tighter compliance, and smoother access for the big institutional players looking to dip their toes, or plunge headfirst, into digital finance.

Nation-level trend

And the thing is that Russia’s move is no isolated act.

The crypto playbook is getting crowded, with countries like China rolling out their own digital yuan and the European Union toying with the digital euro.

Everyone wants a piece of the digital currency pie, but Russia’s version insists on keeping a strong grip on the reins.

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Written by András Mészáros
Cryptocurrency and Web3 expert, founder of Kriptoworld
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With years of experience covering the blockchain space, András delivers insightful reporting on DeFi, tokenization, altcoins, and crypto regulations shaping the digital economy.

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