# RUSSIA

#RussiaCentralBankDigitalFinanceDecision
​🇷🇺 Russia’s Digital Pivot: DFAs Moving to Public Blockchains?
​The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has signaled a major tactical shift in its digital finance strategy. As of March 17, 2026, the regulator proposed allowing Digital Financial Assets (DFAs) to circulate on public blockchain networks like Ethereum.
​This move marks a departure from Russia’s previous "closed-loop" approach, aiming to leverage global liquidity and bypass international settlement hurdles.
​🔍 Why This Matters for 2026
​Global Liquidity: By opening DFAs to public chains, Russia

Central Bank of Russia Proposes Crypto Trading Licenses for Financial Institutions
Mar 6, 2026
The Central Bank of Russia has proposed allowing banks and brokerage firms to obtain licenses for cryptocurrency trading.
If approved, regulated financial institutions would be able to offer crypto trading services under official oversight. The move could open the door for more structured and institutional participation in the Russian crypto market.
This proposal signals a potential shift toward regulated crypto adoption, balancing innovation with financial supervision.
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