PANews reported on February 14th that, according to TASS, Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, stated at the Alfa Talk conference that the Central Bank plans to conduct a feasibility study on creating a Russian stablecoin in 2026. Chistyukhin stated that the Central Bank's traditional stance is against such operations, but considering the practices of other countries, it will reassess the relevant risks and prospects and submit the study results for public discussion.