Nearly seven in ten Russians surveyed could not identify a practical reason to use cryptocurrency, even as the country prepares to open a regulated market for digital assets.
Summary
- 69% of surveyed Russians saw no practical cryptocurrency use cases despite the country’s legal framework.
- 54% said they knew almost nothing about cryptocurrencies, while only 6% reported direct practical experience.
- Russia’s signed law preserves the domestic payments ban while licensing exchanges, brokers, custodians, and depositories.
- New rules begin September 1, with licensed intermediary requirements becoming mandatory from July 2027 onward.
- 38% wanted honest information without…
