The Russian Central Bank will conduct a large-scale audit of the nation’s crypto holdings and transactions in early 2026. This includes a review of investments, lending volumes, and individual investments tied to cryptoassets. The bank aims to assess the impact of the crypto space on global markets and the Russian economy. They will survey cryptoasset investments and lending to regulated entities for risk hedging purposes. Additionally, the bank has requested monthly reports on transactions and volumes from the Moscow Exchange and commercial banks offering crypto derivatives. Despite caution, there are calls for faster crypto exchange regulation and a Russian Bitcoin reserve.

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