That is from the Central Bank that has detestfully condemned Bitcoin for years. But now appreciate Bitcoin because it has helped them. Russians now realise the beauty of the decentralisation of Bitcoin against the dominance of the Western world.

According to PANews, the Russian Central Bank has identified Bitcoin as the best-performing asset in the Russian financial market for April 2025, with a price increase of 11.2% during the month. The bank also highlighted Bitcoin's year-to-date performance, which leads with a return rate of 17.6%, surpassing stocks, bonds, and gold.
https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/05-16-2025-bitcoin-recognized-as-top-asset-by-russian-central-bank-in-april-2025-24301170852802Bitcoin's protective covering is mistaken for individual protection alone, not knowing it's also for countries against foes and external financial restrictions and intimidations from other countries and powers.
Interesting how the same Central Bank that once criticized Bitcoin is now recognizing it as the top asset. Times really do change.
When pressure builds, even governments start to see the value of decentralization. Bitcoin isn’t just for individuals—it’s a tool for financial independence.