The Central Bank of Russia plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin in 2026.

PANews, February 14—According to TASS, Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, stated at the Alfa Talk conference that the Central Bank of Russia plans to conduct a study in 2026 on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin. Chistyukhin noted that the Central Bank's traditional position is not to allow such operations, but considering the practices of multiple countries, it will reassess the related risks and prospects, and will submit the research results for public discussion.