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FACTBOX: Bank of Russia lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies for public trading

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · · 551 words
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What to know about FACTBOX: Bank of Russia lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies for public trading

The Bank of Russia has identified Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT as cryptocurrencies available for public trading, while implementing purchase limits for non-qualified investors. The article also details a new law signed by President Vladimir Putin that establishes a regulatory framework for digital currencies and digital rights, effective between 2026 and 2027.

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Claims checked 18
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What happened

The Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public trading on exchanges, the regulator's Telegram channel reported.

Why it matters

TASS has compiled the main information, which has become known so far.

Common ground

Cryptocurrencies - The Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public trading on exchanges, the regulator's Telegram channel says.

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The Bank of Russia has identified Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT as cryptocurrencies available for public trading, while implementing purchase limits for non-qualified investors. The article also details a new law signed by President Vladimir Putin that establishes a regulatory framework for digital currencies and digital rights, effective between 2026 and 2027.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 18 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “certain clauses such as regulations restricting money transfers and operational frameworks for non-resident digital depositories will come into force later on July 1, 2027.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “at least two banks servicing foreign economic activities have sent such requests.”
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The provided evidence consists only of dictionary definitions for the word 'least' and does not contain any information regarding Russian banks sending requests for clarification.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The meaning of LEAST is lowest in importance or position. How to use least in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/least
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web search NEUTRAL — LEAST definition: smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest. See examples of least used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/least
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web search NEUTRAL — We use the quantifier least to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. (The) least is the superlative form of little. …
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/least
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Claim 3: “Sovcombank also informed RBC that some clients have partially requested such information.”
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The evidence mentions Sovcombank's digital presence and its launch of bitcoin-backed loans, but does not mention the bank informing RBC that clients requested information regarding transaction rationales.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sovcombank has a strong digital presence, providing its clients with convenient online and mobile banking platforms. The bank is known for its customer-oriented approach, competitive interest rates, a…
https://www.lbank.com/how-to-buy/operating-system/payment/so…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sell Solana with Sovcombank quickly and safely. Choose a suitable offer and open a secure trade.I'd like to see the trade process clearly. Please watch our instructional video on how to buy Solana. Bu…
https://bitpapa.com/sell-Solana-with-sovcombank
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web search NEUTRAL — Sovcombank has become the first major Russian bank to launch fully operational bitcoin-backed loans, enabling both individuals and corporations to secure financing with their legally owned digital ass…
https://tangem.com/en/news/banking/13603-sovcombank-unveils-…
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Claim 4: “Qualified and non-qualified investors will be required to undergo special testing.”
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Claim 5: “The law retains the ban on the use of digital currencies and digital rights as a means of payment in Russia.”
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Claim 6: “qualified investors will be able to purchase all cryptocurrencies traded on exchange and over-the-counter markets without restrictions.”
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Only one specific source (LinkedIn) mentions that qualified investors can access a broader set of assets through exchange and OTC markets without the specific limits applied to retail investors. Other sources mention the retail limit but do not explicitly detail the 'unrestricted' nature for qualified investors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Didi Chuxing Technology Company is a Chinese mobility technology company headquartered in Beijing. The company offers app-based transportation and related services, including ride-hailing, taxi servic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiDi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Freedom Holding Corp. is an investment conglomerate registered in Nevada, USA. The company provides a range of services in retail financial securities brokerage and trading, asset management, capital …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Holding
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Settlement Depository (NSD), headquartered in Moscow, is a Russian non-bank financial institution and central securities depository (CSD). It provides depository, settlement (bank account…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Settlement_Depository…
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Claim 7: “According to the law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign exchanges are taken into account.”
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Two independent web search results explicitly state that the selection of cryptocurrencies considers market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign exchanges (specifically mentioning a five-year requirement).
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web search NEUTRAL — “According to the law, the selection of cryptocurrencies factors in their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and foreign exchange pricing history, which must span at least five years…
https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/c3f55-russia-bank-approves-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Bank of Russia said that its selection takes into account market capitalization, average daily trading volumes and the pricing history on foreign exchanges, which must span at least five years.
https://cryptobriefing.com/russia-approves-bitcoin-ethereum-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Bank of Russia also capped crypto purchases for retail, non-qualified investors at 300,000 rubles per year, or about $3,632. Qualified investors can access a broader set of crypto assets through e…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bitcoin-conference_bitcoin-ac…
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Claim 8: “The Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public trading on exchanges”
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Multiple independent sources, including TASS and several web search results, confirm that the Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) in the list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bitcoin (abbreviation: BTC; sign: ₿) is the first decentralized cryptocurrency. Based on a free-market ideology, bitcoin was invented in 2008 when an unknown person published a white paper under the p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, a digital asset that uses cryptography to control its creation and management rather than relying on central authorities. Originally designed as a medium of exchange, Bitc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bitcoin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The legal status of cryptocurrencies varies substantially from one jurisdiction to another, and is still undefined or changing in many of them. While in the majority of countries the usage of cryptocu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cryptocurrency_by_…
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Claim 9: “A transitional period until March 1, 2027, is provided for existing digital financial asset exchange operators.”
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Claim 10: “Technical provisions governing the issuance and circulation of digital financial assets (DFAs), alongside requirements for nominal holders of DFAs and depositories will come into force on September 1, 2027.”
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Claim 11: “On August 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that comprehensively regulates the circulation of digital currencies and digital rights in the country for the first time.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm that President Putin signed a comprehensive digital currency law on August 4.
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Claim 12: “Only organizations included in a special registry will be able to conduct digital currency exchange activities.”
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Claim 13: “The document establishes the operating rules for crypto exchangers, digital depositories, and market participants, and defines the terms for investors to purchase cryptocurrencies.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific operating rules for crypto exchangers and digital depositories mentioned in the claim.
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Claim 14: “The core provisions of the law will take effect on September 1, 2026.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 15: “The use of digital currencies is permitted: for settlements under foreign trade contracts between residents and non-residents; for the use of cryptocurrencies obtained through mining; for the payment of commissions stipulated by the rules of the relevant information system; for settlements for securities, other digital currencies, or digital rights.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 16: “The Central Bank has also set a limit on cryptocurrency purchases for non-qualified investors.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that the Bank of Russia is introducing a purchase limit for non-qualified retail investors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of banks in Russia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Russia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Russian: Центральный банк Российской Федерации), commonly known as the Bank of Russia (Russian: Банк России) or CB (Russian: ЦБ), also widely referred to as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bank_of_Russia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Within days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Western countries moved to freeze Russian Central Bank funds in these countries. This was followed by proposals to permanently confiscat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confiscation_of_Russian_centra…
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Claim 17: “Some large banks have begun to request more clarification from corporate clients regarding the economic rationale for cryptocurrency and stablecoin transactions, particularly USDT, as well as information about their counterparties in this area”
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While there is evidence that Sber is planning USDT-backed loans, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming that banks are requesting economic rationales and counterparty information from corporate clients for these transactions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was a United States federal initiative launched by the second Trump administration. It was first suggested to Donald Trump by Elon Musk in 2024, establis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Government_Effic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Garantex is a defunct Russian cryptocurrency exchange. The company provided an exchange of Russian rubles to cryptocurrencies and international money transfers. It was tied to sanctioned individuals (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garantex
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that aims to maintain a stable value relative to a specified asset, a pool or basket of assets. The specified asset might refer to fiat currency, commodity, or…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stablecoin
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Claim 18: “They will be able to purchase such assets from each intermediary – broker, crypto exchange, or manager – up to 300,000 rubles ($3,632) per year.”
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Multiple sources specifically cite the limit of 300,000 rubles per year per intermediary for non-qualified investors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russia national football team (Russian: Сборная России по футболу, romanized: Sbornaya Rossii po futbolu) represents Russia in men's international football. It is controlled by the Russian Footbal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_national_football_team
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prior to the 2019 decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Russian Federation was expected to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to 8 August 2021 b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Olympic_Committee_athl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vishishtadvaita (IAST Viśiṣṭādvaita; Sanskrit: विशिष्टाद्वैत) is a school of Hindu philosophy belonging to the Vedanta tradition. Vishishta Advaita means "non-duality with distinctions" and recognises…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishishtadvaita
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