Russia plans to introduce a stablecoin bill, claiming it has great potential

By: rootdata|2026/03/05 16:45:47
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The Russian Ministry of Finance is considering introducing an independent stablecoin bill to regulate digital assets pegged to fiat currencies. Alexey Yakovlev, head of the Financial Policy Department, stated that stablecoins have enormous, even astonishing potential.

It is reported that Russia plans to advance stablecoin legislation separately from the upcoming regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. The relevant cryptocurrency regulation bill is expected to be submitted to the State Duma for consideration in the spring and may come into effect as early as July 1. The Central Bank of Russia has previously classified stablecoins under the category of "foreign digital rights" and allowed certain approved stablecoins to be used for cross-border trade settlements. In October 2025, the stablecoin A7A5, pegged to the ruble, was approved for overseas trade. Market analysts believe that against the backdrop of Western sanctions, Russia is accelerating the advancement of its cryptocurrency asset policy, and stablecoins may become an important tool for circumventing sanctions and conducting cross-border payments.

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