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Russia implements new cryptocurrency regulatory framework
Russia has implemented a new legal framework for cryptocurrency, effective September 1, 2026, covering trading, custody, and cross-border settlements under the supervision of the Bank of Russia. The law distinguishes between qualified and non-qualified investors. Non-qualified investors must pass a suitability test and are subject to an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles per intermediary. Qualified investors face no such transaction ceiling.
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, anticipates significant market activity, forecasting regulated trading volumes between 3.5 and 4 trillion rubles in the first year. The bank projects this volume could reach approximately 7.5 trillion rubles by 2029. To capitalize on this, Sberbank is developing infrastructure for digital wallets and depositories, and plans to expand its crypto-backed lending services. The bank intends to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) as loan collateral once the Bank of Russia formally authorizes their public circulation.
While the law facilitates cryptocurrency use for international trade and cross-border settlements, the use of digital assets for domestic payments of goods and services remains strictly prohibited. Professional market participants, including exchanges and brokers, have until July 1, 2027, to obtain the necessary licenses to operate within the new regulated framework.
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Anatoly Popov · Bank of Russia · Bitcoin · Russia · Sberbank · Tether · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 16 SOURCES] Regulated crypto trading volume in Russia could reach 3.5 to 4 trillion rubles in its first year. phocapblockchain.net · koinbulteni.com · newsbit.nl · www.tronweekly.com · crypto.news · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] New cryptocurrency regulations in Russia are set to take effect on September 1, 2026. koinbulteni.com · newsbit.nl · www.tronweekly.com · blockcast.cc · cryptobriefing.com · +9 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Non-qualified investors face an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles per intermediary. koinbulteni.com · newsbit.nl · www.tronweekly.com · blockcast.cc · crypto.news · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The use of cryptocurrency for domestic payments of goods and services remains prohibited in Russia. koinbulteni.com · newsbit.nl · blockcast.cc · cryptobriefing.com · www.dimsumdaily.hk · +6 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Professional market participants have until July 1, 2027, to obtain necessary licenses. koinbulteni.com · www.tronweekly.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.dimsumdaily.hk · www.crypto-insiders.nl · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Bank of Russia has proposed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as assets for organized trading. phocapblockchain.net · blockcast.cc · www.cointribune.com · www.dimsumdaily.hk · www.blockmedia.co.kr · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as collateral for loans. phocapblockchain.net · blockcast.cc · journalducoin.com · themarketperiodical.com · www.cointribune.com · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Regulated crypto trading volume could reach approximately 7.5 trillion rubles by 2029. koinbulteni.com · newsbit.nl · www.tronweekly.com · crypto.news · blockcast.cc · +7 more