GeopoliticsNotableReportedDeveloping
7.1
Russia to Ban Direct Crypto Purchases Without Central Bank Oversight
Important Stories·RU·about 12 hours ago
The Bank of Russia reports a 2.4% month-on-month decline in the ruble's real effective exchange rate for September 2026, indicating continued depreciation pressure. This follows a trend of ruble weakness amid ongoing geopolitical and economic sanctions, though the magnitude of the monthly drop suggests accelerating pressure.