Civil Code

According to reports from local media, the Russian State Duma approved the first reading of the draft law establishing the issuance and regulatory system of the Central Bank of Russia’s digital currency (CBDC) this week. In addition, Russia also approved the first reading of the bill amending the Russian Civil Code and defining the digital ruble as a “non cash currency”, as well as formulating rules on wallet agreements and inheritance of digital currencies, These two bills mainly fill the regulatory gap brought about by currency digitization. Currently, both bills will be reviewed and a second reading will be finalized based on feedback from lawmakers. The second reading will take place in the coming months. The draft law on the establishment of CBDC regulation and issuance in Russia has been approved by legislators on first reading Analysis based on this information:The Russian State Duma approved the first reading of two bills relating to the establishment of a Central Bank of…