Russia moves to classify crypto as marital property
The legislation would make crypto acquired during marriage joint property under Russia’s Family Code.
A Russian lawmaker has proposed recognising crypto as marital property to clarify asset ownership in divorce cases. The bill, introduced by Igor Antropenko of the United Russia party, seeks to amend Articles 34 and 36 of the Family Code to classify crypto acquired during marriage as joint property.
Digital assets obtained before marriage or through gifts would remain individually owned.
The proposal aims to address what Antropenko described as ‘risks to property rights’ arising from the current legal ambiguity surrounding digital currencies. It has been sent to Prime Minister Mikhail…
