Russian Central Bank Plans to Study the Creation of a Russian Stablecoin

Odaily News: Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Russian Central Bank, stated that the bank plans to conduct research in 2026 on creating a Russian stablecoin pegged to the ruble. Chistyukhin mentioned that the central bank is not yet ready to decide whether to launch a Russian stablecoin. The research aims to analyze its pros and cons and understand the needs of businesses and citizens. (TASS)