Russia to Implement Full Retail Crypto Regulations by 2027
Russia will open its cryptocurrency market to retail investors starting July 2027 under a new regulatory framework. The legislation, expected to pass by June 2026, introduces annual purchase limits of 300,000 rubles ($3,200) for non-accredited traders while permitting cross-border crypto transfers with tax disclosure.
Privacy-focused coins like Monero and Zcash face outright bans from retail trading platforms. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma's Financial Market Committee, confirmed the phased implementation timeline during a January 2026 announcement.
The regulations establish compliance requirements for exchanges and testing protocols for retail participants. This measured approach reflects Moscow's attempt to harness cryptocurrency markets while maintaining financial oversight—a balancing act increasingly adopted by sovereign regulators worldwide.
