According to Russia's *Izvestia*, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov stated in an interview with TASS that experts estimate around 20 million people in Russia use cryptocurrency, with total investments by Russian citizens amounting to approximately 3.7 trillion rubles (around $44 billion). This figure includes both cryptocurrencies directly held by individuals and financial products partially tied to cryptocurrency value. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/russian-deputy-finance-minister-20m-russians-use-crypto-3-7tr-ruble-68738