Russia: Federal Law on requirements for digital currency miners including business registration requirement enters into force (Law No. 259-FZ)

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Federal Law on requirements for digital currency miners including business registration requirement enters into force (Law No. 259-FZ)

On 1 November 2024, amendments to Federal Law No. 259-FZ concerning digital financial assets, digital currency, and amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation entered into force. The amendments introduce an operational licence …

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-10-23
adopted

On 23 October 2024, the Federation Council adopted amendments to Federal Law No. 259-FZ on digital …

2024-11-01
in force

On 1 November 2024, amendments to Federal Law No. 259-FZ concerning digital financial assets, digit…