The Central Bank conducts its own policy and it is subordinated more to the IMF than to Russia, and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation has constant conflicts with the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have different goals.
As for citizens, then indeed, if you buy goods with cryptocurrency, then this is a violation of the law. But there are no prohibitions on buying and selling cryptocurrencies. That’s why I exchange cryptocurrencies for money and then buy goods and do not break any laws.
So for practical purposes the ban is not an issue. Just cash into Rubles and buy what you want. Clever work around.
Of course this will mean retaliation form the west against its people for using crypto.
IE USA will tell me my mine helps support Russia as I help BTC LTC and Doge.
Ahh earth such a nice place. To the day we stop the wars. (never) as you say you are now having lots of work for Russians. oh well.
Another observation of mine is that cryptocurrencies do not play a big role in circumventing sanctions. Most of the businessmen I know who have production didn’t even use cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies are mainly used to escape from Russia. A businessman sells his property, exchanges it for cryptocurrencies and leaves for another country.
There is an opinion that there was an unspoken instruction from the top leadership to allow everyone dissatisfied with the country’s politics to leave. A completely humane agreement and a good solution will get rid of a large and dissatisfied mass of people. Many will not be able to return back, because their vacancies and businesses will be taken by other people.