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Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law; Retail Investment Cap Set at ~$3,800, Effective September 1

Original sourceCoindeskAdditional: Bitcoin News

Summary

Russia’s State Duma passed the first comprehensive crypto law, the “Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law,” on July 21, establishing a formal framework for digital asset service providers such as exchanges and depositories, with most provisions effective from September 1, 2026. The bill classifie…

Key points

  • Provides specific regulations after Russia's crypto regulation takes effect, helping investors and businesses grasp compliance thresholds and market opportunities.
  • Russia's formal establishment of a crypto market legal framework will reshape the local trading ecosystem and could impact cross-border payment routes under global sanctions.
  • Retail investors entering the Russian crypto market will face annual caps, licensed exchanges must follow strict rules, and businesses can explore compliant pathways for cross-border settlements.

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