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  <li>Surge in Russian calls about crypto, pensions, mining increases market interest.</li>
  <li>Russia leads Europe with $376.3 billion in crypto inflows.</li>
  <li>Institutional interest fuels growth in BTC and DeFi activity.</li>
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<p>The Social Fund of Russia received 37 million calls in 2025, with a notable increase in cryptocurrency-related inquiries, particularly about pensions and social welfare in digital assets.</p>
<p>This surge indicates growing interest in cryptocurrencies amidst Russia's evolving position as Europe's largest crypto market, signaling potential future regulatory shifts in digital asset integration.</p>
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<p>Hotline inquiries in Russia have significantly shifted focus toward cryptocurrency in 2025. The <a href="https://phemex.com/news/article/russia-confirms-pensions-and-welfare-paid-only-in-rubles-52656" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Social Fund of Russia</a> processed <strong>37 million calls</strong>, with many questions regarding pensions and crypto income. Although pensions remain paid in rubles, this trend reflects the increasing interest in digital assets.</p>
<p>Russia's crypto market experienced a surge, becoming <a href="https://phemex.com/news/article/russian-citizens-inquire-about-crypto-pensions-amid-rising-market-activity-52735" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Europe's largest with $376.3 billion in inflows</a> from July 2024 to June 2025. Increasing inquiries about crypto in pension contexts signal growing public and institutional interest, despite current policies disallowing cryptocurrency in government payments.</p>
<p>Key institutional responses include maintaining ruble protocol from the Social Fund of Russia. The <a href="https://phemex.com/news/article/msci-retains-bitcoin-and-crypto-treasury-firms-in-indexes-51762" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Central Bank of Russia</a> continually emphasizes that while cryptocurrency may not be used for payments, investment routes via regulated models are possible, acknowledging the significant market interest.</p>
<h2 id="bitcoin-price-hits-90-751-amid-russian-market-surge">Bitcoin Price Hits $90,751 Amid Russian Market Surge</h2>
<p style="background-color: #222222; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>Did you know?</strong> Russia's institutional and retail interest in cryptocurrencies suggests the potential for significant market shifts, resembling earlier patterns seen in emerging markets with restricted domestic payment uses.</p>
<p>Bitcoin's current market dynamics feature a <strong>price of $90,751.32</strong>, supported by a <strong>market cap of $1.81 trillion</strong>. <a href="https://phemex.com/news/article/florida-proposes-bill-to-establish-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-52177" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a> highlights Bitcoin's fluctuating prices with a <strong>24-hour change of 0.32%</strong> as the digital asset dominates the market with a <strong>58.36% share</strong>.</p>
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<p>The Coincu research team indicates potential growth in institutional crypto adoption with Russia's market focusing on regulatory frameworks. The Central Bank of Russia seems poised to consider controlled investment avenues, <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/markets/strategy-reserve-fund-bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">increasing appeal to professional traders</a></strong> highlighting strategic financial shifts.</p>
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