#RussiaStudiesNationalStablecoin
Russia is considering a new approach in the face of the challenges created by sanctions. The Central Bank has begun to seriously consider the idea of issuing a national stablecoin pegged to the ruble. Previously hesitant about such private stablecoins, Russia has now decided to explore its own state-backed version. A detailed review will be conducted in 2026. The aim is to reduce dependence on the dollar in international payments and to ensure faster and more secure trade. Currently, a digital ruble project already exists in Russia and is gradually becoming more widespread. However, this new stablecoin idea may differ; perhaps a more flexible structure could be considered by working together with the private sector. Officials say, "The world is changing, and we must increase our options." There is no final decision yet; only the research phase has begun. We will follow developments.

#ApollotoBuy90MMORPHOin4Years
✨Apollo Global Management (Apollo), a giant alternative asset management company managing approximately $900 billion (or $938 billion according to some sources) in assets, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Morpho (a DeFi lending protocol). This agreement was officially announced by the Morpho Association on February 13, 2026. Details are as follows:
🔹Token Purchase Commitment: Apollo or its affiliates will be able to purchase a total of 90 million MORPHO tokens over 48 months (4 years). This is a maximum cap and will not be exceeded.
🔹Purchase Methods: Purchases will be made through open-market purchases, OTC (over-the-counter) transactions, and other contractual arrangements.
🔹Restrictions: Transfer and trading restrictions will be applied, meaning sudden large-scale sales or manipulation will be prevented. The total ownership limit is 90 million tokens. 🔹Potential Value: Based on the MORPHO price at the time of the announcement (approximately between $1.19 and $1.25), this commitment is worth around $107–$112.5 million. However, the actual value will change over the next four years depending on market conditions (due to price fluctuations).
🔹Purpose and Collaboration: Apollo and Morpho will jointly support and develop on-chain lending markets on the Morpho protocol. This means Apollo will combine its traditional finance expertise with Morpho's innovative peer-to-peer lending architecture. Apollo will also gain the right to participate in protocol governance (influence in voting on risk parameters, fee structures, etc.) thanks to MORPHO tokens.
🔹Market Impact: Following the announcement of the agreement, the MORPHO token price increased by approximately 10–17% in a short time (e.g., reaching levels of $1.25). This is seen as one of the biggest examples of institutional entry into DeFi, and along with other institutional moves like BlackRock/Uniswap, it's boosting confidence in DeFi.
✨This is a long-term, controlled commitment rather than a "buy." It's structured to minimize the risk of a sudden dump. A landmark step in TradFi's (traditional finance) integration into DeFi.