Russia News » Central News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Russia's central bank laid out a proposed framework that would legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for both individuals and institutions, continuing its softening stance toward ...
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia rolls out digital ruble on Sept. 1, keeps crypto payments banned
On the 1st of September, major telecom firms and e-commerce businesses in Russia will introduce the digital ruble which will be a step further in promoting the state-supported currency in daily ...
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank proposes framework for publicly trading major cryptocurrencies
Russia’s Central Bank on Tuesday proposed allowing investors to trade Bitcoin, Ether and Tether on official Russian exchanges, establishing a regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading set to ...
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia opens central bank digital currency to millions as 12 major banks and top retailers face rollout rules
Russia opens digital ruble access Sept. 1 as major banks and qualifying retailers activate payments, while consumer use remains voluntary.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Just Opened a $46 Billion Crypto Market and You Can Only Buy Three Coins
Russia's regulated crypto market launches September 1, 2026. Sberbank forecasts $46B in year-one trading. Only BTC, ETH and USDT approved for retail investors.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia just switched on a crypto market that doesn’t fully exist yet
Russia has formalized crypto investment and cross-border use, but the infrastructure needed for broad access is still being built.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia will let investors trade three major cryptocurrencies
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark law last week.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia's top regulator tells Putin how companies outmaneuver Western sanctions
Russia's new sanctions-busting method is "netting," an accounting tactic.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s Largest Bank Wants Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral
Sberbank plans bitcoin, ether and USDT loan collateral as Russia's crypto law starts, but domestic payments stay banned.
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Moves to Legalize Domestic Crypto Deals for Retail Buyers
Russia’s central bank has prepared a framework to regulate cryptocurrencies on the domestic market that will allow retail investors to buy them in addition to qualified investors, in a fresh sign of ...
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia wants to introduce its first regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the draft for a parliamentary vote by the end of June. Russia is preparing to ...
News Russia » Central » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. The Bank of Russia has set out a ...