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There are just a few more hours left to 2021 and what a wild ride it has been! Surely, it was the most explosive year in the cryptocurrency market in terms of both adoption and price performance. This is our last weekly recap and, unfortunately, things are not looking their best. Starting with BTC, the past seven days ended with a 5.4% decline and the cryptocurrency retracing back below $50K. At the time of this writing, bitcoin’s price sits at $48K, up 1% in the past 24...

The leading Russian bank – Sberbank – created a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking prominent companies in the cryptocurrency industry, such as Coinbase and Galaxy Digital. This is the first such product in Russia, which allows local investors to delve into the digital asset market without having to purchase, store, or sell tokens. Russia Has a Blockchain ETF Sberbank disclosed that the exchange-traded fund is called “Sber – Blockchain Economy” and trades under the...

The President of the Russian Federation – Vladimir Putin – believes bitcoin and the alternative coins bear high risks for investors. However, he predicted that the asset class might play a significant role in the future financial network. ‘The Volatility Is Colossal’ The 69-year-old politician aired his thoughts about the cryptocurrency space during the “Russian Calling” investment forum in Moscow, reported by RBC. According to Putin, private digital assets are highly...

Fabio Panetta – Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank – revealed that the digital version of the euro might become a legal tender inside the European zone. Digital Euro ‘Should Not Be Taken for Granted’ As Bloomberg reported, the Italian economist and member at the ECB – Fabio Panetta – hinted about the initiative during a panel discussion in Helsinki, Finland. He asserted that if the European Central Bank proceeds with its efforts of launching a digital...

The Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Energy, and the State Duma want cryptocurrency mining in Russia to be a legalized business regulated as an entrepreneurial activity. However, the country’s central bank opposed such a move, citing the risks related to digital asset endeavors. Russian Crypto Mining Deserves “Respect And Regulation” According to a local report by Izvestia, some Russian authorities believe cryptocurrency mining needs to have a comprehensive...

Tinkoff Investments – the online brokerage portal of the Russian bank Tinkoff – could turn its sight towards the digital asset industry due to increased customer demand. However, the institution’s director Dmitry Panchenko added that the idea is still at its early stages as Russia doesn’t have the most crypto-friendly legislation. Following The Evolution According to the local media TASS, Tinkoff Investments could enable cryptocurrency services to its clients soon. The head...

Russian president Vladimir Putin has stated that he is not a big bitcoin hater. In fact, he even hinted in a recent interview that Russia could be the next big country to declare the currency a national payment option in the coming future, though a specific timeline was not given. Vladimir Putin Discusses Crypto The discussion centering around crypto hails from a recent one-on-one Putin had with CNBC. A question regarding oil contracts being settled in crypto rather than...

The president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has recently aired his view on cryptocurrencies, admitting that they can serve as a medium of exchange and cross-border payments. In an interview with CNBC, which was published in full on the Kremlin website, he noted that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could one day be used as a unit of account. Crypto Still ‘Premature’ for Oil Trades While Putin acknowledged the potential of cryptocurrencies in the payments...

State Duma – the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia – believes cryptocurrencies can be a highly dangerous financial tool for private investors. As such, the authorities intend to implement a regulatory framework on trading with them, a recent report claimed. Does Russia Need to Regulate Cryptocurrencies? According to local coverage, the Russian government reiterated its negative opinion on dealing with digital currencies. Anatoly Aksakov – Head of the Duma...

According to a recent survey, around three-quarters of Russian investors consider cryptocurrencies a better investment tool than gold. Less than 9% opined that the precious metal is superior, while 14% believe “familiar national currencies” are the best choice. Russians Prefer Crypto Than Gold The residents of the largest country by landmass seem to have a high opinion on digital assets. A recent research conducted by Russia’s Association of Forex Dealers (AFD) revealed that...