Tinkoff plans to create a cryptocurrency service

The management of Tinkoff Bank would like to introduce a service for transactions with cryptocurrencies for its clients.Oliver Hughes, head of TCS Group, the parent company of the financial institution, spoke about this in an interview with CNBC.

At this stage, the launch of a platform for crypto transactions is impossible due to the tough position of the Russian Central Bank.

At the same time, Hughes noted that recentlyThe interest of qualified investors in such instruments as bitcoin has grown significantly. The fears of the Central Bank can be understood, since cryptocurrencies are often used in criminal schemes.

However, one cannot ignore the fact thatinstitutional and retail investor interest in such assets continues to grow. Hughes hopes that in the near future the regulator will be able to work out a mechanism to ensure the safety of crypto traders.

Note that the head of Tinkoff Bank Oleg TinkovEven during the first cryptocurrency hype in 2017, he announced his intention to develop the Tinkoff Coin token. However, after this, the banker began to criticize digital assets.

The Central Bank is preparing to launch the digital ruble

In 2021, Russia legalized cryptocurrencies, but withthis prohibited the use of them to pay for goods and services. The regulator stressed that the ruble remains the only legal tender in the country.

However, the position of the authorities is gradually changing. Earlier this week it became known that State Duma deputies are discussing the possibility of using cryptocurrency as a contractual means of payment.If laws are passed, digital money can be paid under contracts.

In addition, the head of the Central Bank ElviraNabiullina said in an interview with CNBC that digital currencies are the future of the Russian financial system. However, we were naturally talking about the Central Bank digital currency (CBDC), which, unlike private cryptocurrencies, willcentralized and controlled by the authorities.

Russia follows China and a number of other countriesis actively exploring the concept of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The regulator has already issued an advisory report and developed a concept for the digital ruble. According to the first deputy chairman of the Central Bank Olga Skorobogatova, a test version may appear as early as the end of this year or early 2022.

Where is it more profitable to buy cryptocurrency? TOP-5 exchanges

For a safe and convenient purchase of cryptocurrencies with a minimum commission, we have prepared a rating of the most reliable and popular cryptocurrency exchanges that support deposits and withdrawals of funds inrubles, hryvnias, dollars and euros.

The reliability of the site is primarily determinedtrading volume and number of users. By all key metrics, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world is Binance. Binance is also the most popular crypto exchange in Russia and the CIS, since it has the largest cash turnover and supports transfers in rubles from bank cardsVisa / MasterCardand payment systemsQIWI, Advcash, Payeer.

Especially for beginners, we have prepared a detailed guide: How to buy bitcoin on a crypto exchange for rubles?

Rating of cryptocurrency exchanges:

#	Exchange:	Website:	Rating:
1	Binance (Editor's Choice)	https://binance.com	9.7
2	Bybit	https://bybit.com	7.5
3	OKEx	https://okex.com	7.1
4	Exmo	https://exmo.me	6.9
5	Huobi	https://huobi.com	6.5

The criteria by which the rating is set in our rating of crypto-exchanges:

• Work reliability— stability of access to all functions of the platform, including uninterrupted trading, deposits and withdrawals of funds, as well as the duration of the market and daily trading volume.
• Commissions– the amount of commission for trading operations within the platform and withdrawal of assets.
• Feedback and support– we analyze user reviews and the quality of technical support.
• Convenience of the interface– we evaluate the functionality and intuitiveness of the interface, possible errors and failures when working with the exchange.
• Platform Features– availability of additional features — futures, options, staking, etc.
• final grade– the average number of points for all indicators determines the place in the ranking.

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