Russia Has a New Crypto Critic, the Chair of Financial Markets — Here's What He Said

Russian financial chief warns crypto can never replace the ruble. Source: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. Key Takeaways The head of Russian Financial Markets has said that crypto can never replace the ruble. The comments came amid Russia’s growing use of cryptocurrencies for international trade. Putin has played a key role in advancing pro-crypto policies in the country despite the central bank’s opposition. Russia has a new emerging crypto critic in the form of Anatoly Aksakov, chairm ...