Russia: Putin Signs First Crypto Law Effective September
Russia crypto law signed by Putin takes effect September 1 2026, classifying digital currency as property with $3,800 retail cap on Bitcoin Ethereum USDT platforms.
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Putin has signed Russia's first comprehensive crypto law, the Law on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights, effective September 1, 2026, which recognizes digital currency as property, establishes licensed exchanges under Central Bank oversight, and sets digital depositories for ownership records while regulating mining and custody, with retail investors limited to 300,000 rubles yearly after passing tests on major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT under Russia crypto regulation, digital asset custody rules and qualified investor crypto trading limits.
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