
PANews|11月 18, 2025 04:24
[Russian Constitutional Court to Rule on Whether USDT Has 'Property Rights,' Potentially Setting a Legal Precedent for Stablecoins]
According to DL News, the Russian Constitutional Court is currently hearing a case involving a dispute over a loan of 1,000 USDT, with the core issue being whether citizens have property rights over stablecoins such as USDT. Previously, three courts ruled that USDT does not fall under Russia's 'Digital Financial Assets' (DFA) regulations, prompting the plaintiff to appeal to the Constitutional Court. The case has drawn significant attention from the Russian Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, and anti-money laundering agencies. The court is expected to deliver a closed-door ruling within weeks. If the decision determines that stablecoins are not classified as DFAs, it could make them more suitable for everyday transactions, but the level of legal protection would be limited.