Russia: Law regulating cryptocurrencies
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
23 Dec 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Bank of Russia announced proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies
On 23 December 2025, the Bank of Russia published a concept and submitted proposals to the government to regulate the cryptocurrency market. The proposals apply to investors and cryptocurrency intermediaries, including exchanges, brokers, trustees, …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank