Bank of Russia moves to open crypto access to retail investors

The Bank of Russia has proposed a new regulatory framework to grant both retail and professional investors access to the crypto market, albeit with tiered restrictions. Retail investors would face an annual limit of 300,000 rubles through a single intermediary and would be subject to testing requirements. Professional investors would have no transaction limits but would be prohibited from buying anonymous cryptocurrencies. The central bank maintains that crypto is a high-risk asset, and while digital currencies and stablecoins will be recognized as assets that can be traded, their use for domestic payments within Russia will remain banned. The framework, which also addresses digital financial assets (DFAs) for foreign investment attraction, is slated for legislative finalization by July 1, 2026.

(Source：Crypto Briefing)