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Russia crypto licensing: crypto circulation law
Upcoming Next deadline: 1 Jul 2027 (transition ends)
- Regulator
- Bank of Russia
- Legal basis
- Federal Law No. 282-FZ on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights (2026)
Bank of Russia · Russia introduces cryptocurrency regulation - Official register
- The law creates crypto exchanges and digital repositories as new regulated participants. We found no Bank of Russia register of them yet (checked 21 Oct 2026).
What is changing
Russia's new law lets both qualified and non-qualified investors trade cryptocurrencies through regulated intermediaries. Non-qualified investors may buy the most liquid coins after passing a test, up to ₽300,000 a year through one intermediary. Qualified investors also take a test but face no amount limit. Using crypto for payments inside Russia remains prohibited.
The law took effect on 1 September 2026. Market participants have until 1 July 2027 to obtain licences and comply (Bank of Russia).
Timeline
- law adopted
The State Duma adopts the law in second and third readings.
Sources: Bank of Russia · 21 Jul 2026 official
- promulgated
Signed and officially published as Federal Law No. 282-FZ of 4 August 2026 'On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights'.
Sources: Official legal portal · Federal Law No. 282-FZ official
- in force
The law comes into effect.
Sources: Bank of Russia · 21 Jul 2026 official
- transition ends
End of the transition period for market participants to obtain licences and bring their operations into compliance.
Sources: Bank of Russia · 21 Jul 2026 official
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