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Bank of Russia Says Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether USDT Now Available for Public Circulation
Bank of Russia Says Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether USDT Now Available for Public Circulation
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The Russian Central Bank said on Tuesday that it had included Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public... 11.08.2026, Sputnik India
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According to the relevant law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign platforms are taken into account, which for such an asset should be at least five years old, the Central Bank said in a statement.
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Bank of Russia Says Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether USDT Now Available for Public Circulation
The Russian Central Bank said on Tuesday that it had included Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public circulation on Russian exchanges.
According to the relevant law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign platforms are taken into account, which for such an asset should be at least five years old, the Central Bank said in a statement.
"Based on these criteria, the Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public circulation on exchanges. Qualified investors will be able to purchase all cryptocurrencies that will be traded on the exchange and over-the-counter markets, without restrictions," the statement read.
