Original sourceCryptopolitan
Summary
Starting September 1, 2026, Russia will only allow crypto trading on licensed platforms (brokers, exchanges, asset managers, depositories). Non-qualified retail investors face an annual cap of 300,000 rubles (~$3,800), while qualified investors can trade up to 3 million rubles. Sberbank estimates f…
Key points
- Understanding Russia's crypto regulatory framework and expected scale is important for market participants and international observers.
- Russia's establishment of a regulated crypto market may reshape global liquidity flows.
- Russian investors will face investment caps; compliant platforms may see increased volumes, but P2P and offshore activity will remain dominant.
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