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Russian Stock Exchange Refutes Claims of Upcoming State-operated Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch
A prominent Russian stock exchange has refuted claims that it is close to introducing a government-operated cryptocurrency trading platform.
Earlier this week, anonymous sources allegedly informed major Russian media that the Saint Petersburg and Moscow exchanges were prepared to initiate crypto exchange services.
However, in a statement on its website, the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange (SPVB) clarified that it has no intentions of offering “any services related to cryptocurrencies.”
Russian Stock Exchange: We Have No Crypto Plans
The SPVB indicated it was addressing “reports in several media outlets.” It denied any assertions regarding having “plans” related to cryptocurrency.
“The reports that surfaced in various media outlets suggesting that the St. Petersburg Currency Exchange intends to become one of the platforms for trading crypto assets are inaccurate. Our established development strategy is centered on enhancing our own products and services within the money and stock markets. These do not include the provision of any services associated with cryptocurrencies.”
Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange
Nonetheless, it seems there may be some truth to the rumors. Senior politicians in Moscow have been promoting the concept of establishing a state-run crypto exchange over the past few weeks.
This follows the enactment of laws that will, starting September 1, legalize industrial crypto mining and authorize the use of cryptocurrency as a payment method in international trade.
The SPVB is also in search of a new head for anti-money laundering operations with expertise in cryptocurrency. The exchange has listed a job opening on the Headhunter (HH) recruitment platform.
The listing states that the new recruit will be tasked with “developing AML/CFT regulations for transactions involving digital financial assets and cryptocurrencies.”
A job posting for a position at the Saint Petersburg Exchange. The posting specifies that the new hire will help create rules for cryptoasset transactions. (Source: HH.ru/Screenshot)
Alternatives for a ‘National Crypto Exchange’
Meanwhile, if efforts to establish national crypto exchanges in Moscow and St. Petersburg do not materialize, other regions seem eager to take the initiative.
Business Online reported Yakov Tenilin, the founder of the crypto initiative Crypto-Polygon, as stating that the Republic of Tatarstan’s IT Park has a strategy in place.
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The park is backed by Tatarstan’s Ministry of Digital Development of Public Administration, Information Technology, and Communications.
Tenilin mentioned that entities based in Tatarstan have already developed a “digital platform for a national crypto exchange.”
Tatarstan on a map of Russia. Source: TUBS [CC BY-SA 3.0]
He also asserted that the exchange is prepared to “commence operations at any moment” and has been “tentatively named” the “Tatarstan National Crypto Exchange.” Tenilin stated:
“In Russia, cryptocurrency is not recognized as a means of payment. The recent legislation confirms this status. Therefore, the most prudent approach is to regulate the inflow and outflow of cryptocurrency to and from Russia.”
The crypto industry expert indicated that the exchange would enhance transparency. He elaborated:
“Once customers wish to convert cryptocurrency into fiat rubles, they will need to do so through an authorized crypto exchange. This will clarify what has been received and the corresponding tax obligations.”
The Tatarstan government is also reportedly in discussions about establishing a “regional crypto mining operator.”
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Tenilin mentioned that this operator would enable “large industrial companies based in Tatarstan” to “execute cross-border payments in cryptocurrency.”
Reports circulating on Friday, August 23 indicated that Russian stock exchanges were considering the launch of stablecoins tied to the Chinese yuan and other fiat currencies from BRICS nations.
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The Russian finance ministry has expressed a strong interest in establishing a state crypto exchange.
Miners and senior banking officials are also engaged in discussions with the government as politicians seek a resolution.
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