#RussiaStudiesNationalStablecoin Russia's exploration of a national stablecoin is a moderately significant development in the global crypto market right now — but it's not a massive, immediate game-changer like Bitcoin ETF approvals or major hacks.
🚨 Russia Eyes National Ruble Stablecoin: How Big a Deal Is This for Crypto? (Feb 2026 Update)
On February 13, 2026, Bank of Russia (CBR) First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin announced a formal 2026 feasibility study on creating a national stablecoin pegged to the Russian ruble.
This is a clear policy shift — CBR has historically opposed fia