Topic: Regulation
USDT in Russia: Ruble Exchange and the New Rules
How to exchange USDT for rubles, whether the stablecoin makes the central bank list, what the retail limits are, and why banks refuse crypto services.
Aug 17, 2026 · 9 min read
Russia Crypto Law Takes Effect September 1: What Changes for Exchanges, Retail and Self-Custody
The Russia crypto law starts September 1: licensed intermediaries only, a 300,000 ruble retail cap and a hard deadline in July 2027.
Aug 16, 2026 · 7 min read
The Word “Potentially” on an FSB Slide: Russia Weighs Wiring Crypto Exchanges into SORM
A slide shown by an FSB representative in May puts crypto exchanges in a box marked “Potentially” - the next candidates for SORM. What the system would see, how that differs from today's data requests, and why the new digital currency law makes it possible.
Aug 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Crypto Recognised as Property: Putin Signs Russia's New Digital Currency Law
On 4 August Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law No. 282-FZ, giving digital currency the legal status of property. Here is what takes effect on 1 September 2026, 1 July 2027 and 1 September 2027.
Aug 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Durov on Rosfinmonitoring's List: What It Means for Gram, In-App Purchases and Telegram Access
Rosfinmonitoring confirmed that the restrictions apply to Durov personally, not to the service. What that means in practice for Stars, Premium and Toncoin - and what actually causes the access problems.
Aug 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Ten Raids in a Single Friday: What the Federation East Operation Means for Russia's Crypto Exchange Market
Ten searches at exchange offices in Moscow-City, dozens detained, a 144-million-ruble fraud case - and a new law that removes the ground under this business model from 1 September 2026.
Aug 3, 2026 · 13 min read
A Garage, a Car Wash and a Buried Shipping Container: Inside a Nine-Site Underground Mining Network in Nizhny Novgorod
Nine sites at once - a garage, a car wash, basements and a container buried in the ground. Mining is legal in the region; the criminal case is about how the electricity was obtained.
Aug 3, 2026 · 11 min read
Calm Market, Ethereum's Anniversary, and a Blow to Durov: What Made the Week
A quiet week on price but a loud one on news: the Fed held rates, Ethereum turned eleven with a record 40.2M ETH staked, and the Gram coin slid after criminal charges against Pavel Durov.
Aug 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Crypto Tax in Russia: Rates, Calculation and Payment Deadlines in 2026
Crypto tax in Russia in 2026: personal income tax at 13-15%, mining scale up to 22%, 3-NDFL deadlines and fines. Key rules for individuals and companies.
Jul 26, 2026 · 12 min read
The Battle for Europe: Coinbase and OKX Hand Out Bonuses While a Rival Stalls on Licensing
Coinbase and OKX are offering EU clients bonuses of up to 5% and 8% as a rival exits the market. How MiCA rules reshaped Europe's crypto landscape.
Jul 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Crypto on Pause: The Central Bank Will Introduce a 48-Hour “Cooling-Off Period”
The Central Bank wants to block instant withdrawals after crypto transactions for 48 hours - a “cooling-off period” to protect investors and deter fraud.
Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Europe Has Begun a Crypto Exchange Cleanup: What MiCA Means for the Market and Users
MiCA is in full force and the crypto exchange cleanup has started. We break down the green and red lists, withdrawal-only mode, and how to choose a reliable licensed exchange.
Jul 25, 2026 · 10 min read