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Russian lawmaker Anatoly Aksakov has reaffirmed that cryptocurrencies will not be permitted as a means of payment inside Russia. Speaking to the state-run news agency TASS, Aksakov said all domestic ...
News Russia » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: Russia to legalize crypto in September, targets $40B market
Russia’s new “digital currency” law will enter into force on September 1 to make some crypto transactions perfectly legal while permanently prohibiting others. The legislation expands access to assets ...
News Russia » Ural » 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 » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: Sberbank launches crypto payments as Russia regulates digital currency
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, is now launching cryptocurrency payments as a service for corporate clients trading internationally.
News Russia » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: Bank of Russia Targets 2026 for Strict Crypto Regulation Framework and New Penalties
The Bank of Russia has set out a timeline that would bring Russia's fragmented cryptocurrency rules under a single, enforceable framework by mid-2026, while preparing new penalties for illegal market ...
News Russia » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Russia's central bank has proposed a framework to legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for individuals and institutions. The proposal allows ordinary citizens to buy and sell cryptocurrencies ...
News Russia » Ural » 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 ...
News Russia » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: Putin’s landmark law pushes Russia to propose new rules
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark law last week. The landmark law signed by Putin on Aug. 4 allows retail (non-qualified) investors to buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies capped at ...
News Russia » Ural » Cryptocurrencies: FACTBOX: Bank of Russia lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies for public trading
According to the law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign exchanges are taken into account MOSCOW, August 11.