[Russian Citizens Consult Government on Whether Pensions Support Cryptocurrency Payments] Odaily Planet Daily News: Among the 37 million hotline calls handled by the Russian Social Fund in 2025, there has been a significant increase in non-standard inquiries related to cryptocurrency. The consultations mainly focus on whether Russian citizens can receive pensions in cryptocurrency and whether cryptocurrency mining income will be included in social welfare calculations. The fund responded that all pensions and social payments are issued in rubles, and issues related to cryptocurrency taxes and income are handled by the Russian Federal Tax Service. Additionally, a Chainalysis report shows that Russia received $376.3 billion in cryptocurrency between July 2024 and June 2025, making it the largest cryptocurrency market in Europe. Currently, the Russian Central Bank has proposed allowing retail investors to purchase specific cryptocurrencies with an annual limit of 300,000 rubles, provided they pass a test.