Sanctions Drive Russia to Embrace a Controlled Crypto Market
TLDR
-
Russia introduces a regulated crypto market with retail access capped and supervised
-
Retail investors face limits, tests, and approved assets to reduce volatility risks
-
Professional traders gain broader crypto access under strict transparency rules
-
Sanctions drive Russia’s shift from banning crypto to structured market integration
-
Crypto use expands under state oversight, while ruble remains the only legal tender
Russia moves toward a structured Crypto Market framework as sanctions reshape its financial direction. The central bank proposes rules that open access for retail users while keeping firm oversight. The shift marks a clear break from earlier attempts to restrict digital assets.
The new plan…
