Russia’s financial markets are significantly expanding into crypto derivatives. Crypto analyst Diana (@InvestWithD) shared the official confirmation from the Moscow Exchange that it will launch perpetual futures contracts on five cryptocurrency indices starting September 22. XRP is one of only five assets selected for the initial rollout, alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Tron.

The Official Announcement

MOEX described the new instruments as “settlement one-day futures contracts with auto-prolongation.” The exchange confirmed they are cash-settled and “do not involve the supply of the underlying asset.” Russia refers to these as “eternal futures,” its term for what global markets call perpetual futures. They auto-renew daily, allowing investors to hold positions indefinitely without contract expiry.

Access is restricted to qualified investors. MOEX has already attracted over 72,000 qualified investors to its crypto derivatives platform, with trading volume exceeding ₽600 billion.

MASSIVE: Russia’s LARGEST Exchange OFFICIALLY Launches $XRP Perpetual Futures IN 5 DAYS

Moscow Exchange just CONFIRMED that $XRP will be one of only FIVE crypto assets INCLUDED in its new perpetual futures rollout.

Starting September 22:

New XRPUSDF… https://t.co/tZm3gDGkXK pic.twitter.com/W6Jl8jUxEX

— Diana (@InvestWithD) September 17, 2026

A Regulated Stage for XRP

XRP securing a spot in a five-asset lineup on Russia’s largest exchange carries real institutional weight. MOEX is not a fringe venue. It is the central hub of Russia’s regulated financial system. When it selects assets for a new product category, that selection reflects institutional confidence in those assets.

The exchange stated the new contracts “offer a convenient mechanism for participation in the price movement of digital currencies” and create “additional diversification opportunities for professional market participants.” XRP now provides Russian institutional investors with a regulated, ruble-settled vehicle to gain exposure to its price.

Part of a Deliberate Build

This launch happened with groundwork. MOEX introduced MOEXXRP, a dedicated XRP index, in May, pulling aggregated pricing from Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Bitget. That index provided the infrastructure needed to support a derivatives product.

Russia also passed its Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law, establishing a legal framework for licensed crypto operations effective September 1. The perpetual futures launch follows directly from that regulatory foundation.

Earlier in 2026, MOEX also expanded its use of XRP-based blockchain payment systems to support cross-border oil trade with China and India, a move tied to Russia’s efforts to build sanctions-resistant settlement infrastructure.

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A Regulated On-Ramp for Institutional Capital

The September 22 launch creates a fully regulated, centrally cleared pathway for Russian institutional capital to move into XRP. The product is cash-settled in rubles. This removes custody and cross-border asset transfer complexity entirely.

MOEX already processes hundreds of billions in crypto derivatives volume. Adding XRP perpetual futures to that infrastructure puts the asset in front of an established, active institutional investor base operating inside a regulated framework.

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Russia just made a significant move. The Bank of Russia published a draft directive on August 11, approving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether’s USDT for retail trading on licensed domestic exchanges. BankXRP (@BankXRP) shared the news with his community on X, but asked why Russia excluded XRP.

The decision puts ordinary Russian investors one step closer to regulated crypto access, but leaves out one of the largest assets in the market.

Russia Approves Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT—But No XRP

Russia excluding XRP why

— 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) August 11, 2026

The Criteria Russia Used

The Bank of Russia set clear standards for retail-eligible assets. Market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and a minimum of five years of pricing history on foreign exchanges all factored into the decision. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT meet every requirement.

Some in the replies were quick to add context. CryptoSensei pointed out that Russia is essentially approving the bare minimum, with everything outside BTC, ETH, and USDT left out for retail. The central bank stated its goal directly: protect non-qualified investors from “sharp and unpredictable fluctuations in cryptocurrency rates.”

Why XRP Didn’t Make the Retail List

XRP presents a specific problem when measured against Russia’s criteria. The token’s history includes a high-profile SEC lawsuit against Ripple, which has since been settled. During that legal period, multiple exchanges delisted XRP. It was later relisted on many of those platforms.

That pattern of delistings and relistings interrupts the kind of stable, continuous pricing history Russia requires. While XRP is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, its history includes a period where its exchange presence was genuinely disrupted. Russia appears to have weighed that history against retail approval.

XRP’s Institutional Presence in Russia

The exclusion applies specifically to retail access. XRP already has institutional footing in Russia. The Moscow Exchange launched futures contracts for XRP in May, alongside Solana and Tron. ChartNerd, a prominent analyst, highlighted this on X, pointing to XRP’s existing index presence on the exchange and noting the asset already has a relationship with MOEX.

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Qualified investors, Russia’s wealthier accredited class, face no such restrictions. They can trade any cryptocurrency listed on licensed Russian exchanges or over-the-counter markets. XRP remains fully accessible to that group.

XRP Isn’t Out of the Picture

One commenter offered a different read, suggesting XRP’s cross-border utility means domestic retail investors have little need for it anyway. That view oversimplifies the situation. Russia’s exclusion appears regulatory, not functional.

The more straightforward reading is that Russia built a conservative entry point for retail crypto. It chose the three assets with the deepest liquidity and the cleanest records. XRP’s regulatory history made that bar harder to clear, but the door remains open.

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Russia just moved forward with historic legislation. On August 4, President Vladimir Putin signed the “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” law, giving Russia its first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

Now, crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) has connected this development to something XRP holders have been tracking for years. He argues that Russia’s potential pathway to accessing XRP aligns directly with its integration into global financial standards and the adoption of innovative payment systems.

Russia’s potential pathway to accessing XRP aligns with its integration into global financial standards and the adoption of innovative payment systems.

Here’s how:

1. Russia’s Adoption of ISO 20022
⁰As Russia transitions to ISO 20022 the global standard for electronic data… https://t.co/GFuSaHyitQ pic.twitter.com/fjeSv6jKW6

— SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) August 5, 2026

A Chain of Evidence

SMQKE laid out four documented connections between Russia’s financial infrastructure and XRP. Together, they build a compelling case.

Russia has been transitioning to ISO 20022, the global standard for electronic data interchange between financial institutions. This matters because ISO 20022 forms the backbone of modern cross-border payment infrastructure. XRP and RippleNet operate within this same ecosystem, and Ripple has been aligned with ISO 20022 since the beginning.

The second piece involves CBPR+, the Cross-Border Payments and Reporting Plus initiative. The researcher has previously highlighted this as a way for XRP to integrate with SWIFT.

One of the screenshots SMQKE shared, sourced from ProgressSoft, explains that a Centralized Payments Hub Orchestrator approach “facilitates seamless adoption of CBPR+ guidelines.”

The document explicitly lists Ripple alongside Visa Direct and Mastercard Send as services such a hub can support. CBPR+ enables countries to integrate with modern cross-border payment networks, including RippleNet.

Russia’s Financial Standard Points the Same Direction

One of the images shows RUR.MX, Russia’s own implementation of ISO 20022 messaging tailored for its domestic financial market. It takes “into account to the maximum extent the CBPR+ rules for the implementation of the ISO 20022 standard in the field of cross-border payments.”

Russia built its own messaging standard to align with the same global framework that RippleNet operates within.

Academic Research Cited XRP Directly

A 2020 academic paper published in the European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences examined blockchain technology in the Russian economy. The researchers gave special attention to “the possibilities of XRP token use as a payment currency bridge” on the Ripple network.

Russian academics were studying XRP as a cross-border payment solution years before this law, and this hints at some level of preparation.

Sberbank Received That Research

The fourth image removes any ambiguity about institutional reach. A document footer reads: “This document is being provided for the exclusive use of Mihail Turlakov at SBERBANK OF RUSSIA.”

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The document itself identifies the asset’s speed, cost and liquidity characteristics as making it “the most appealing digital asset for financial institutions for application at scale.” Russia’s largest bank received a report naming XRP as the top digital asset for institutional use.

Legal Infrastructure Now Backs Strategic Interest

According to SMQKE, the alignment “highlights a strategic interest in leveraging XRP within Russia’s financial system as it adapts to new global standards.” The research, alignment, and institutional interest have been building. Now the legal structure exists too.

Russia’s crypto market processes roughly $650 million in daily trading volume. Licensed exchanges go live September 1, 2026. Cross-border crypto settlements are now explicitly permitted. The pathway SMQKE described now has a legal foundation to stand on.

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Russia is rapidly rewriting its relationship with digital assets. Three developments now sit alongside each other: regulated XRP access on a major national exchange, a new comprehensive crypto law, and a ban on energy-intensive proof-of-work mining in its capital region.

Crypto pundit Pumpius (@pumpius) has connected these dots, saying the sequence points toward XRP in particular.

Moscow Opens the Door to XRP

Moscow Exchange launched the MOEXXRP index on May 13, and ruble-settled XRP futures on May 14, giving over 62,000 qualified Russian investors regulated XRP access for the first time.

XRP is restricted to qualified investors only. Russia’s central bank confirmed it does not intend to expand the list of cryptocurrencies available to retail investors during the first stage of implementation, keeping XRP off the retail list. Still, the institutional infrastructure is now live, and this development is notable.

RUSSIA JUST BANNED CRYPTO MINING… AND IT’S ALL ABOUT XRP

Russia banned crypto mining in Moscow and surrounding regions until 2032.

First they quietly enabled XRP access.⁰Then rolled out their version of a Clarity Act.⁰Now they’re shutting down energy-hungry proof-of-work… pic.twitter.com/69dTgX9IdG

— Pumpius (@pumpius) August 1, 2026

Russia Passes Its Own Crypto Law

On July 21, Russia’s State Duma completed the second and third readings of bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights.” It cleared with 340 votes in favour.

The Russian crypto law establishes rules for exchanges, brokers, digital depositories, asset managers, and other intermediaries. Companies offering exchange services must join a special regulatory registry.

The legislation permits digital asset use in controlled circumstances, particularly for cross-border trade, while domestic crypto payments remain prohibited. The main provisions are set to take effect on September 1, with the digital ruble rolling out on the same date. Russia is already making progress with crypto legislation while the U.S. Congress fights over the CLARITY Act.

Mining Gets Cut From Moscow

Russia’s Government Resolution No. 936, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 25, bans cryptocurrency mining across Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of the Kursk Region. These restrictions will take effect on August 15 and run through December 31, 2032.

The stated reason is energy. Officials concluded that mining’s economic contribution does not justify its energy footprint.

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Why Pumpius Points to XRP

Pumpius argues these three moves form a sequence. XRP runs on a consensus protocol with no mining requirement, no proof-of-work computation, and no associated energy draw. His view is that Russia is shifting its digital asset infrastructure toward assets that do not compete with the power grid. He describes the mining ban as “clearing the runway.”

None of this reflects any stated Russian government position on XRP. The mining ban cites public data, and Russia’s new crypto law does not name XRP specifically. What Pumpius presents is a theory, but it could be a game-changer for XRP if true.

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Digital Asset Investor has presented another perspective on XRP’s long-term potential, this time pointing to what he believes is evidence that Russia has examined Ripple’s technology and XRP’s possible role in cross-border payments.

In a YouTube video, he connected past comments from Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz with a Russian document that references XRP.

During the video, the analyst revisited remarks previously made by David Schwartz about “walled gardens,” describing them as isolated financial systems that could eventually become interconnected. He explained that Schwartz’s analogy suggested institutions that initially prefer closed networks may later choose to connect with wider payment infrastructure once the necessary technology is in place.

Digital Asset Investor maintained that Ripple has spent years developing the infrastructure needed for that transition. He interpreted Schwartz’s comments as a reference to a future in which separate financial networks can lower their barriers and move value through XRP as a bridge asset.

Russia Watching XRP
Watch The Full Youtube Video Here:https://t.co/BUj6qX8zE7 pic.twitter.com/qEaSJpTBKJ

— Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) July 23, 2026

Russian Document Mentions XRP

The analyst then shifted his focus to a document that he identified as originating from Russia. He said the publication examined the use of blockchain technology in both the global and Russian digital economy, adding that it contained specific references to XRP.

In the document, Digital Asset Investor highlighted a section stating that special attention had been given to the possibility of using XRP as a bridge currency for payments and a spam protection mechanism within the Ripple network. He suggested this indicates that Russian institutions have evaluated XRP beyond simple market speculation.

The analyst also pointed to individuals shown in images associated with the document, stating that he believes some of them may be Russian central bankers. He further suggested that one of the people pictured may have previously attended a meeting in Switzerland alongside Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, as he presented this as his own recollection rather than a confirmed fact.

Based on the document’s references to XRP, Digital Asset Investor said it appears that Russia is paying attention to Ripple’s technology. He questioned why a major country would examine what he described as a relatively small company unless it saw meaningful potential in its payment infrastructure.

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Digital Economy Growth Could Accelerate Adoption

The video also featured comments from macro investor Raoul Pal, who spoke about what he described as a coming “Cambrian explosion” across financial markets and the digital economy. Pal explained that future growth could be driven by new digital participants operating and communicating at speeds that exceed traditional expectations.

Digital Asset Investor included those remarks to support his broader view that digital assets and blockchain-based financial systems could expand much faster than many market participants anticipate.

By combining Ripple’s long-term strategy, the Russian document’s references to XRP, and Pal’s outlook for rapid digital adoption, the analyst presented a case that global interest in blockchain payment technology continues to develop and could influence the future role of XRP.

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Large XRP holders are reportedly increasing their accumulation following a major development in Russia’s financial sector. Crypto content creator John Squire XRP highlighted the shift in a recent tweet, pointing to the Moscow Exchange’s launch of an official XRP index as a sign that XRP is moving deeper into institutional finance.

According to Squire, the increase in whale activity came shortly after the Moscow Exchange introduced its new XRP-focused infrastructure. He described the development as a major step for XRP, arguing that Russia has effectively positioned the digital asset within institutional financial systems.

XRP WHALES ARE MOVING

After the Moscow Exchange announced its official XRP index, reports showed LARGE XRP wallets started increasing accumulation.

Russia just turned XRP into institutional infrastructure.

THIS IS BIG. pic.twitter.com/dDNw2h66mR

— John Squire XRP (@TheCryptoSquire) May 25, 2026

Moscow Exchange Expands XRP Access for Institutions

The Moscow Exchange, commonly known as MOEX, launched the MOEXXRP index on May 13, 2026. The index tracks XRP pricing using volume-weighted market data pulled from several major global cryptocurrency exchanges. Reports indicate the pricing model includes data from Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Bitget, with updates occurring every 15 seconds.

The launch represents more than a simple price tracker. In traditional financial markets, official indices serve as the foundation for institutional-grade products. They create standardized benchmarks that enable exchanges and financial firms to build regulated investment vehicles and derivatives around an asset.

Following the rollout of the MOEXXRP index, the exchange also introduced ruble-settled XRP futures contracts aimed at qualified investors. The contracts reportedly include expiration dates for June, July, and August 2026, giving professional traders new ways to gain exposure to XRP through regulated market structures.

This development allows Russian institutions to interact with XRP price movements without directly holding the asset on offshore crypto exchanges. It also creates a framework for hedging and speculation within Russia’s domestic financial environment.

Russia’s Strategic Push Beyond Traditional Banking Systems

The broader significance of the move lies in Russia’s ongoing effort to develop alternatives to Western-controlled financial infrastructure. Since facing extensive international sanctions and restrictions connected to the SWIFT payment system, Russia has accelerated efforts to integrate digital assets into cross-border trade and settlement systems.

XRP’s design as a fast and low-cost bridge asset for international transfers aligns with those objectives. By integrating XRP into its primary securities exchange infrastructure, Russia appears to be building regulated channels that could support alternative payment and liquidity systems outside traditional banking networks.

The move also reflects a growing trend in which governments and financial institutions are shifting attention from retail-driven crypto speculation toward utility-based blockchain applications.

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Whale Accumulation Signals Long-Term Confidence

Squire’s comments focused heavily on the reaction from large XRP holders. Whale accumulation often attracts attention because it can indicate long-term positioning ahead of anticipated market or regulatory developments.

Reports tied to the Moscow Exchange launch suggest major wallets began increasing XRP holdings after the announcement was made public. Analysts following the sector believe institutional infrastructure developments often encourage accumulation as they can lead to greater liquidity and broader financial adoption over time.

The timing is also notable as Russia plans for direct cryptocurrency spot trading expected in 2027. Supporters of XRP argue that the combination of institutional products, sovereign-level interest, and increasing legal clarity around digital assets is strengthening XRP’s role within global financial markets.

For many market participants, the Moscow Exchange announcement signals that XRP is becoming part of a wider institutional and geopolitical strategy rather than remaining solely a retail-focused cryptocurrency.

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Russia is moving forward with a new digital asset framework that classifies cryptocurrencies, such as XRP, as property and opens the door for their use in cross-border trade.

The development introduces a structured legal foundation for crypto activity while aligning with the country’s ongoing efforts to expand alternative payment channels for international transactions.

The announcement arrives at a time when digital assets continue to gain traction in global finance. By defining crypto as property, Russia sets clear rules for ownership, taxation, and legal protection. The bill also allows approved use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border settlements.

A Game-changer for XRP

Crypto commentator John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) shared a strong reaction to the development, placing XRP at the center of the conversation. He stated that “major powers are turning their focus toward XRP,” describing the moment as a new financial era currently unfolding. His message reflects a growing view among XRP community members that the asset could play a role in the evolving global payment systems.

Legal Structure Opens Path for Digital Assets

The proposed law introduces clear classification standards for cryptocurrencies within Russia’s legal system. Authorities intend to treat digital assets as property, which allows individuals and institutions to hold and transfer them with recognized legal backing.

This structure also supports cross-border use. Russian entities can settle international transactions using approved digital assets under regulated conditions. Russian banks have spoken favorably about XRP in the past. This new standard opens the door for a modernized financial structure.

The bill keeps the ruble as the only legal tender for domestic payments. At the same time, it creates a defined channel for crypto usage in foreign trade. If adopted, it will take effect on July 1, opening the door for increased XRP adoption.

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XRP Positioned for Potential Growth

XRP continues to attract attention due to its design for fast and cost-efficient transfers. While cryptocurrencies will not take over the domestic market, XRP is a superior asset in the cross-border payment space, and could easily dominate the Russian market.

The legal recognition of crypto as property supports assets like XRP by strengthening their status within regulated environments. While the U.S. has yet to provide legal clarity for the crypto market, Russia is already taking key steps to modernize its financial ecosystem.

Cross-border trade provisions align with XRP’s core utility as a bridge asset for moving value between currencies. XRP remains the best candidate for use in systems that require speed and liquidity, and developments like this highlight how legal clarity can support adoption pathways for assets built around global payments.

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The Russian government has taken a significant step in digital asset regulation by enacting comprehensive legislation that formally recognizes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies as property and establishes a clear taxation framework.

President Vladimir Putin’s recent bill assent represents a strategic move to integrate digital assets into the country’s formal economic landscape.

The new legislative framework introduces a sophisticated approach to cryptocurrency management, fundamentally transforming how digital assets are perceived and handled within the Russian financial system.

By classifying cryptocurrencies as property under the Internal Revenue Code, the Russian government has created a structured pathway for legal recognition and financial accountability.

Taxation is a critical component of the new regulatory environment, and cryptocurrency mining operations will now face specific tax obligations, with a graduated income tax structure designed to capture the emerging digital economy. Initially set at 13%, the tax will increase to 15% for annual incomes surpassing 2.4 million rubles (approximately $28,800) in 2025.

A Major Advancement for the Crypto Space

This move came a few days after a Chinese court recognized cryptocurrencies as property, allowing private ownership in the country. Although most crypto-related activities remain illegal in China, Russia has more favorable rules for digital asset trading.

The legislation also follows recent experimental efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies into Russia’s financial infrastructure. In September, the government initiated trials utilizing the National Payment Card System to facilitate cryptocurrency exchanges and cross-border transactions.

These trials were particularly crucial given the challenging international sanctions environment that has complicated traditional financial transactions for Russian businesses.

In August, Putin signed a complementary law specifically legalizing cryptocurrency mining. The legislation restricts mining activities to registered Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, with exceptions granted for individual miners operating within prescribed energy consumption limits.

The Bank of Russia retains significant regulatory power under the new framework. It has the authority to restrict digital financial asset listings that might compromise national financial stability.

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Compliance measures have been significantly enhanced, requiring mining companies to provide comprehensive user data to governmental authorities. This provision reflects a broader strategy of maintaining transparency and regulatory oversight in the digital asset sector.

By mandating detailed reporting, Russian officials aim to prevent potential financial irregularities and ensure proper economic tracking.

Russia is one of the biggest markets for crypto mining, and during an economic policy meeting, Putin emphasized the critical importance of developing a comprehensive legal infrastructure for cryptocurrencies.

He stressed the necessity of creating robust frameworks and environments that can support the circulation of digital assets, viewing them as potential drivers of economic innovation and growth. This legislative development signals Russia’s commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of cryptocurrency regulation.

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The recent publication by the Central Bank of Russia titled “Digitalization of Payments and Implementation of Innovations in the Payment Market (2024)” has garnered significant attention within the global financial community, particularly due to its mention of Ripple’s cross-border payment system.

This development has sparked discussions on various social media platforms, including a tweet by Edo Farina, the CEO of Alpha Lions Academy. Farina’s tweet points out the acknowledgment of Ripple and its associated token, XRP, within the Russian central bank’s document.

BREAKING: The Central Bank of Russia has published a paper titled "Digitalization of Payments and Implementation of Innovations in the Payment Market (2024)" highlighting Ripple's system for cross-border payments, with $XRP at its core. pic.twitter.com/u07ew1PRBk

— EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) October 15, 2024

The paper outlines advancements in cross-border money transfers, and Ripple’s solution takes center stage, leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT). This acknowledgment of Ripple, a company that has pioneered digital payments through blockchain, showcases its potential role in the future of global financial systems.

The document provides a diagram that explains how Ripple’s system works, detailing the transfer of tokens through DLT networks and their conversion into local currencies, facilitating seamless international payments. This method aligns with Russia’s broader goals of integrating digital innovations into its financial infrastructure.

XRP’s Role in Global Payments: Insights from Janus the Watcher

Farina’s tweet, while highlighting the importance of Ripple in this context, also sparked conversations about the potential of XRP in international settlements.

In response, an X user named Janus the Watcher pointed out that while the document does recognize Ripple’s system and mentions XRP, Automated Market Makers (AMMs), price oracles, and even Ripple’s smart contract platform Codius, it does not necessarily confirm that Russia or the BRICS nations will settle international transactions using XRP in the near future.

Janus’s response reflects a cautious interpretation, acknowledging Ripple’s technology but emphasizing the absence of any definitive decision on using XRP for cross-border settlements by Russia or other BRICS countries.

The attached document extracts shared by Farina and Janus add depth to the conversation. In one of the images, the diagram clearly illustrates the process of converting fiat currencies into internal tokens, transferring these tokens via Ripple’s DLT network, and finally converting them into the recipient’s currency.

This process highlights Ripple’s ability to streamline and expedite cross-border payments, offering significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.

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The Future of Ripple in the Global Financial Ecosystem

The Russian Central Bank document discusses the broader potential of distributed ledger networks and smart contracts. Smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with terms embedded in code, can automate complex financial transactions, including cross-border settlements.

Ripple’s use of smart contracts, as well as the development of tools like Codius, positions it as a leader in the digital payments space. The paper also references asset tokenization and the potential for financial instruments to be traded on decentralized platforms, further underlining the technological shifts happening in the global financial market.

The implications of this acknowledgment are significant for Ripple and XRP. While the document does not explicitly state that Russia or BRICS nations will adopt XRP for international settlements, the mere mention of Ripple’s technology by a major central bank underscores its relevance in the evolving digital payment landscape.

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Per a report from a Russian news agency, Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia by total assets, is planning to deploy a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that is compatible with Ethereum, the largest smart contract network.

According to the report, the new DeFi platform is planned to launch by May 2023.

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Going by the United Nations brief, Sberbank is a majority state-owned bank that is home to one-third of all aggregate banking assets in Russia.

The bank reportedly hopes to begin open testing on the DeFi platform in March and fully open it up by the end of April with the possibility of conducting commercial operations.

The platform’s customers will be able to use the popular non-custodial wallet MetaMask, according to Konstantin Klimenko, Sberbank’s blockchain laboratory product director. Klimenko says he believes DeFi could displace traditional banking.

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The European Union (EU) introduced a round of crypto-related sanctions on Russia in October in response to the country’s continued military aggression against Ukraine.

The sanctions involved banning all wallet and custody services to Russia, and they came just weeks after the Russian Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia acknowledged it was necessary to soon enable cross-border crypto payments.

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