Digital Ruble Used to Pay Fine in Russia for the First Time
The first 1,500 rubles in the new form of currency have been received into the budget
Finance
Banks May Get the Right to Temporarily Stop Cash Withdrawals
The idea of a "cooling-off period" was supported by the largest market players
533 million down the drain: the cost of valves for the Don-Donbass water pipeline has become the subject of a criminal case
According to investigators, the companies artificially inflated the cost of completed work and materials used
Unified electronic digital signature for Russia and Belarus to appear in 2026
Lukashenko's Chief of Staff: Settlements in digital currencies between countries will negate sanctions
Almost a quarter of MFIs may close in Russia due to biometric loan processing
Financial organizations will not be able to meet the requirements of the legislation
Microloans to start being issued using biometrics
The new mechanism is expected to prevent loans from being taken out without citizens' knowledge
Moscow Exchange Develops Infrastructure for Cryptocurrency Trading Under Central Bank Supervision
Launch is possible after the adoption of the law "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights" in 2026-2027
The state can protect the money of Russians in electronic wallets
A corresponding bill has been submitted to the State Duma
Everything will be written off: Russians warned about a new scheme for stealing money through "subscription cancellation"
Fraudsters have learned to imitate the interface of a bank and payment system
Volodin: Russians Asked to Reduce the Limit of Bank Cards per Person
State Duma Adopted a Bill in the First Reading to Suppress Illegal Actions with Cards
Salary in One Click: Central Bank to Allow Salary Payments to Thousands of Recipients with a One-Time Transfer in Digital Rubles
New scheme will simplify settlements with employees
Banks are revising card terms from March: less profitability, more checks
Now it becomes more profitable to keep money in a deposit account, rather than on a card
Russian Railways Can't Afford the Riga Station: Property to Be Sold at Open Auction
Starting price of the station at auction is 4 billion rubles
New Status of Digital Assets: Law on the Seizure of Cryptocurrency During Criminal Proceedings Approved on February 18
The new law will enter into force in 10 days
They want to force you to pay more for luxury: a law on tax on the purchase of expensive cars is planned to be considered in the near future
The purchase of luxury real estate, air and water transport will also be subject to taxation