Central Bank of Russia Signals Policy Shift With 2026 Stablecoin Feasibility Study

On February 13, 2026, First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin confirmed that the regulator will conduct a feasibility study in 2026 before presenting findings for public discussion. The decision to formally examine a national stablecoin marks a notable recalibration in the Central Bank of Russia’s digital asset strategy. source: https://www.ethnews.com/central-bank-of-russia-signals-policy-shift-with-2026-stablecoin-feasibility-study/