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Russia partly legalises crypto investment and trading, bars domestic payments
Russia will partly legalise cryptocurrency investment and trading from Sept. 1 local time under a new law, while keeping a ban on crypto payments inside the country. Residents will be able to buy digital assets through intermediaries licensed by the central bank, and exchanges must obtain new approval and meet capital requirements. Limits will apply to non-professional investors. The law also allows crypto use for international settlements by Russian firms.
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Russia steps up crackdown on illegal crypto trading with jail terms for violations
Russia is moving to criminalise cryptocurrency trading conducted outside its regulatory framework. A draft approved by the Moscow city government would introduce penalties for organising digital asset distribution without registration or a licence from the central bank. Proposed punishments include fines and forced labour, rising to up to 7 years in prison and a 1 million rouble fine for organised crime or large-scale damage. Broader crypto rules are expected from 2026, with criminal provisions from 2027.
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Russia caps retail crypto purchases at 300,000 roubles a year, allows only high-liquidity coins
Russia has approved a package of bills to cap annual cryptocurrency purchases by ordinary citizens at 300,000 roubles and to limit non-professional investors to high-liquidity cryptocurrencies pre-approved by the central bank. The cabinet also backed licensing rules for platforms, exchanges and other intermediaries, while banning trades outside authorised brokers. Overseas purchases would be partly allowed but must be reported to the Federal Tax Service.