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Russians Ask If Pensions Can Be Paid in Crypto as Adoption Grows
Questions about whether pensions can be paid in cryptocurrency have become one of the most frequent non-standard inquiries received by Russia’s Social Fund, the state body that manages public pensions and social benefits. The trend reflects how deeply digital assets have entered everyday financial discussions in Russia, even within traditionally conservative systems such as state welfare. In 2025, the Social Fund’s call center handled around 37 million calls, most of them tied to routine issues such as pension payments, social benefits, and maternity capital. Yet call center operators reported a noticeable rise ... (full story)