1. Putin Signs Russia’s Law on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights link

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed Federal Law №282‑FZ “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights”, with its provisions entering into force in phases starting September 1. Non‑qualified investors may purchase crypto‑assets worth no more than 300 000 rubles per year via a single licensed intermediary upon passing a risk‑assessment test. Exchanges, brokers, custodians and exchangers will fall under the supervision of the Central Bank of Russia. A transition period is set until July 1 2027, after which crypto‑asset transactions must in principle be conducted through licensed institutions or banks.

2. Moscow Exchange Prepares Independent…