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Russia Legalizes Crypto Investments for Citizens Under New Regulatory Framework

Russia Breaks New Ground: Ordinary Citizens Get Green Light for Crypto Investments Russia has dropped a bombshell in the cryptocurrency realm, announcing plans to let ordinary citizens invest in digital assets under a new regulatory framework. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia, this policy shift marks a pragmatic turn […]

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Bank of Russia Sets 2026 Deadline for Strict Crypto Rules and Penalties

Bank of Russia Targets 2026 for Ironclad Crypto Regulation and Harsh Penalties Russia is poised to clamp down on the wild west of cryptocurrencies with a sweeping regulatory framework set for mid-2026, as the Bank of Russia pivots from outright hostility to a controlled embrace. Driven by economic isolation from Western sanctions and staggering domestic […]

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Sberbank Pushes for Bitcoin Custody in Russia Amid Sanctions and Regulatory Shift

Russia’s Sberbank Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Overhaul Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned bank, has thrown its hat into the cryptocurrency ring with a proposal to offer custody services, a move that could reshape the nation’s digital asset landscape. As geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions tighten their grip post-Ukraine conflict, this signals a seismic […]

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