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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.

In a significant escalation of economic pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Russia: a 100% secondary tariff will be imposed if a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is not reached within the next 50 days.

Ukraine has stepped up efforts to cut off Russia’s access to cryptocurrency networks by imposing new sanctions targeting over 70 individuals and 60 companies alleged to be helping Moscow bypass financial restrictions through digital assets.

In a significant move to tighten control over its domestic crypto industry, Russia’s Ministry of Energy has announced the launch of a national cryptocurrency mining equipment registry.

After years of preparation and pilot testing, the Bank of Russia is officially preparing to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, with large-scale implementation set to begin on September 1, 2026.

The legalization of Bitcoin mining in Russia has ignited a surge in demand for specialized mining equipment, according to local media Prime.

Reports of rampant illegal cryptocurrency mining in Abkhazia, fueled by electricity provided by Russia, have sparked outrage among Russian citizens.

The Russian government has taken a significant step towards embracing cryptocurrency, approving the use of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital financial assets (DFAs) in international trade.

A letter to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov from influential policymaker Alexey Tkachev has reignited the discussion on Bitcoin's role in national reserves.