[Russian Central Bank Considers Relaxing Cryptocurrency Regulation Rules] Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Russian Central Bank, stated that the Russian Ministry of Finance is discussing the feasibility of using the term 'high-qualified' investors in new cryptocurrency regulatory provisions and confirmed that regulators may relax related rules. He noted that, in addition to targeting specific investor groups, the circulation rules for crypto assets should also be eased, especially in the context where Russian legal entities and individuals face restrictions on using conventional currency for overseas payments.