Russia's Pension System Faces Surge in Crypto Inquiries
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 11 2026- Rising Public Interest: In 2025, the Social Fund of Russia managed approximately 37 million calls, with cryptocurrency inquiries becoming one of the most frequent non-standard questions, indicating a growing public curiosity about digital assets despite pensions remaining ruble-based.
- Policy Clarity: The Social Fund emphasized that all pensions and social transfers are issued exclusively in rubles and that cryptocurrency income does not affect pension calculations, indicating that while public interest in crypto is rising, policies remain unchanged.
- Market Dynamics: According to Chainalysis, Russia received $376.3 billion in cryptocurrency from July 2024 to June 2025, surpassing the UK's $273.2 billion, highlighting Russia's significant position in the global crypto market.
- Emerging Regulatory Framework: The Bank of Russia proposed allowing non-qualified investors to purchase select cryptocurrencies under strict conditions, although this proposal does not extend to pensions or social payments, reflecting a gap between public expectations and existing policies.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
