ChainCatcher news, according to the International News Agency, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev told reporters that the Russian Ministry of Finance does not plan to change the current investment structure of the national welfare fund, particularly it will not include cryptocurrency assets—cryptocurrency assets are too volatile, and the current accumulation level of the national welfare fund does not allow for high-risk investments.Kolychev stated that he has not heard of any discussions in Russia about creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve similar to the plan of the Trump administration. He said, "This is more of a central bank issue. Honestly, I haven't heard of such discussions." Kolychev added that it is still too early to discuss the possibility of including cryptocurrency assets in the investment structure of the national welfare fund.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, the Russian Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are discussing the launch of domestic cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework, limited to participation by "super high-qualified" investors. The specific criteria for this category are still being developed. Officials from the Ministry of Finance stated that if consensus is reached on the experimental system, investor qualification standards, and risk management, a formal proposal may be submitted to the government. Currently, discussions are ongoing among the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and market participants.Previously, Putin signed a law in August 2024 allowing cross-border payments and cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework starting from September 2024, with regulatory authority assigned to the Central Bank.

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, the draft from the Ministry of Finance involves two proposed laws that will regulate cryptocurrency mining and digital currency settlement under an experimental legal framework. The Ministry of Finance suggests allowing all Foreign Economic Activity (FEA) participants to use digital assets for settlement under general regulations, which will require them to be treated as a form of monetary value.As an experimental measure, the proposal only allows cryptocurrency trading on exchanges and platforms listed in the official registry, treating it as a commodity. The document does not specify the criteria for classifying these investors. Essentially, the ministry hopes to have authorities approve digital currency settlements for all FEA participants.