Russia is moving fast, shifting its financial landscape by preparing pre-launch tests for the digital ruble, while at the same time pushing for strict new crypto regulations. Why is this happening right now?

Russia is moving fast, shifting its financial landscape by preparing pre-launch tests for the digital ruble, while at the same time pushing for strict new crypto regulations.

Why is this happening right now?

— Cryptopolitan (@CPOfficialtx) Feb 25, 2026