Russian Search Engine Yandex Reveals Top Crypto Queries: Practical Interest Dominates

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Russian search engine Yandex reveals the top queries of crypto users Original Link: Cryptocurrency users in the Russian-speaking market are primarily interested in practical aspects of digital assets, according to statistical data released by Yandex, one of Russia’s leading search engines.

Search Query Trends

Yandex analyzed crypto-related queries and found that while cryptocurrency searches represent less than 2% of 6 billion processed financial searches, they are highly diverse.

The breakdown reveals:

• Practical queries (“buy,” “withdraw,” “exchange,” “wallet”): 20.6% of total volume
• Theoretical queries (“rate,” “prediction,” “what is it”): 22.5% of total volume

This balanced distribution demonstrates that users seek both reference information and real-world solutions for purchases, transfers, and infrastructure management.

Stablecoins vs. Cryptocurrencies

User behavior patterns differ significantly by asset type. Practical queries dominate the stablecoin segment, as digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar are perceived as tools for transfers, storage, and settlements rather than investment assets.

For users, USDT and similar instruments are already closer to “digital means of payment” than volatile cryptocurrencies.

Russia’s Evolving Regulatory Framework

Russia is preparing comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations set to be adopted by summer 2026. The Central Bank of Russia’s new framework will recognize cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT as “currency” or “monetary” assets.

Key changes include:

• Expanding investor access beyond “highly qualified” investors to include regular qualified and non-qualified investors
• Permitting ordinary Russian citizens to purchase the most liquid digital assets
• Setting annual investment limits of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,800) for non-qualified investors
• Replacing the current “experimental legal regime” with permanent and comprehensive regulations

The Ministry of Finance has voiced support for the Central Bank’s more relaxed policy. Russian lawmakers are expected to review and adopt the new legislation during the spring session of the State Duma, with implementation targeted for July 1, 2026.