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Russia's crypto market is projected to reach over 2 trillion rubles (nearly $24 billion) in 2026, according to Vasily Girya, CEO of GIS Mining.

A top Russian policymaker, Yevgeny Masharov of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation (OPRF), has proposed establishing a state-run "national crypto bank."

Efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to arrange peace talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been rejected by Russia.

In Russia, a new political effort is challenging the central bank's opposition to digital assets. Several members of parliament from the "New People" party have formally requested that the Central Bank of Russia license and regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is exploring the possibility of granting institutional investors broader access to cryptocurrencies through the creation of mutual funds focused on digital assets.

A Russian senator has proposed allowing companies registered in two of the country's special administrative regions (SARs) to conduct settlements using cryptocurrencies.