Russia's Central Bank has added Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) to its list of cryptocurrencies approved for exchange trading, with specific limits for retail investors.

The Russian central bank recently reported a decrease in its gold reserves, with holdings in early July being approximately 43.5 metric tons less than at the beginning of 2026, raising questions about the reasons behind the sales.

Russia's central bank has sold a record amount of gold from its reserves for the sixth consecutive month to cover the federal budget deficit, which reached nearly 6 trillion rubles in the first half of the year.

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, is facing scrutiny and blame for the country's economic situation. Her recent absence and past actions have led to speculation about a potential 'seismic shift' in Russia's financial landscape.

Elvira Nabiullina, known as 'Iron Elvira' and head of Russia's central bank, has reportedly disappeared from public view. She was credited with saving Russia's economy from collapse after the invasion of Ukraine and is considered close to Vladimir Putin.

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, has suddenly ceased public appearances, sparking widespread speculation in Russia. Her absence from key economic meetings and events is being linked by experts to growing problems within the Russian economy.

According to a representative of Russia's central bank, measures are being taken to 'force' payment service giants Visa and Mastercard to withdraw from the country, as they are no longer providing their previous services.

Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia's central bank, has issued a grim forecast, stating that the country's current economic and financial challenges are unprecedented in modern history. Her recent dramatic statements highlight severe issues facing the Russian economy.

Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia's central bank, has commented on potential interest rate cuts and provided an outlook on the country's economy.

Russia's central bank has cut its interest rate following warnings from President Putin about slow economic growth, in a move aimed at stimulating the national economy.

The head of Russia's Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, announced that Russia is experiencing a labor shortage for the first time in its modern history, warning that an overheated economy is fueling inflation and complicating interest rate policy.

Russia's central bank has filed a lawsuit in the EU court in Kirchberg after the EU Council extended the freezing of Russian funds indefinitely.

Russia's Central Bank has proposed a framework to allow public trading of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether on official Russian exchanges, aiming to establish a regulated infrastructure next month.

President Putin has signed a law establishing a Russian assistance program for Abkhazia until 2030. Concurrently, he made unusual comments to Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank.

A Moscow court on Thursday rejected Euroclear's appeal against a decision ordering it to pay 18.2 trillion rubles ($233 billion) to Russia's central bank in a case involving frozen assets. Russian media reported the court's decision.

Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, held a press conference after a board meeting on the key interest rate, marking her first public appearance since early June.

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's Central Bank and a key figure in financing the war, has not been seen in over a week, with her appointments canceled, fueling speculation about her whereabouts and a potential split within the Kremlin elite over the war in Ukraine.

Russia's central bank has introduced a new method for calculating the official euro-to-ruble exchange rate, tying it to dollar and European Central Bank benchmarks in an effort to curb significant fluctuations.

Russian officials and bankers are reportedly discussing three potential candidates to succeed Elvira Nabiullina as the head of Russia's central bank, whose term expires in 2027.

Russia’s central bank reported its highest-ever demand for cash during the May holidays in 2026, according to the Russian business news outlet RBC.

The Central Bank of Russia is closely monitoring the country's labor market to gather rapid data for monetary policy decisions, as Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated Russia faces an unprecedented economic crisis.

Russia's Central Bank has announced a significant reduction in its key interest rate, bringing it down to 14.5%.

Russia's central bank has sold 22 tons of gold since the beginning of 2026 to cover a budget deficit of 4.6 trillion rubles, caused by low energy revenues and rising war costs.

The head of Russia's Central Bank has stated that the country's economy is experiencing a labor shortage and limitations on workforce availability for the first time in its modern history, requiring businesses and authorities to adapt.

The central bank believes the seizure violates fundamental rights.

Russia’s central bank has recommended that lenders support small and medium-sized businesses affected by what it called “terrorist attacks,” referring to Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses and logistics centers.

Russia's central bank has reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 14%. This marks the tenth consecutive rate cut by the bank.

Russia's central bank has reportedly rejected a proposal from Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, and T-Bank to establish their independent payment system, according to RBC.

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, has been conspicuously absent from several recent high-profile events, leading to speculation about a potential shake-up in leadership.

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's Central Bank, has disappeared from public view, sparking widespread speculation about her resignation and potential links to fears of border closures and martial law.

Elvira Nabiulina, the head of Russia's central bank, was unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Russia's central bank sold more gold reserves in April than any month since 2005, with total sales in the first four months of 2026 reaching a 24-year record.

Russia's central bank reported a rise in demand for cash among Russians in March and April, coinciding with spreading internet outages across the country.

Russia's Central Bank Governor, Elvira Nabiullina, is working to prevent a collapse of the Russian economy. High oil prices, partly attributed to the Iran war, have provided a temporary reprieve, though concerns remain about the stability of Russian banks.

Elvira Nabiulina, head of Russia's central bank, revealed that the country is experiencing a labor shortage for the first time in its modern history, signaling serious economic challenges.

A former advisor to Russia's central bank told Yle that peak oil prices offered only temporary relief to Putin, predicting Russia will face an outdated economy, an angry populace, and a hostile leadership after the Ukraine war.

Russia's Central Bank has announced a reduction in its key interest rate, stating that the economy is continuing its return to a balanced growth trajectory despite recent inflation.