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Russian President Putin Signs First Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Regulation Law, Only Registered Exchanges Allowed

Original sourcecryptotimes.io

Summary

Russian President Putin signed the first comprehensive digital assets law, establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading, storage, and management. Key provisions include: only government-registered cryptocurrency exchanges may operate, with a minimum capital of approximately…

Key points

  • As a major economy, Russia's regulatory framework will influence global cryptocurrency market compliance trends and cross-border business.
  • Russia establishes its first comprehensive crypto regulation, reshaping its domestic trading landscape and impacting international compliance standards.
  • Crypto exchanges will need to register and meet capital requirements; cross-border payments and mining-related businesses may be restricted; user legal protections are enhanced.

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