Topic: Russia
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
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
How to Exchange Cryptocurrency for Rubles in 2026: Routes, Costs and Risks
How to exchange crypto for rubles in 2026: exchange, P2P or crypto exchanger - comparing fees, hidden spreads, bank-block risks and the tax trail.
Jul 26, 2026 · 12 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
Four Sentenced in the Irkutsk Region for Stealing Mining Equipment Worth 5.3 Million Rubles
Four residents of Magistralny were convicted of stealing 28 mining devices worth over 5.3 million rubles. How the theft unfolded and why mining hardware is a prime target for criminals.
Jul 25, 2026 · 11 min read
Judicial Protection and a 300,000-Ruble Limit: What Changed in the Final Version of the Crypto Law
Russia's State Duma finalized its crypto law: judicial protection for owners and a 300,000-ruble annual limit for investors. Second reading set for July 21.
Jul 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Crypto Exchanges vs. Local Exchangers: What Is Cheaper and Safer for Russian Residents
Crypto exchange or local exchanger - which is cheaper and safer for Russian residents in 2026? We compare fees, rate, SBP support, KYC and liquidity with real numbers.
Jul 25, 2026 · 15 min read
Investors in Russia Are Being Scammed With “Crypto Trading on the Moscow Exchange”
Jul 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Is Crypto Legal in Russia in 2026: Rules and Limits
Is crypto legal in Russia: what the law allows in 2026, what is banned, penalties for paying with crypto, storage rules and the risks owners face.
Jul 25, 2026 · 7 min read