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Bank of Russia unveils proposal to open crypto access to Russians
Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is open to allowing access to cryptocurrencies under tight investor safeguards and regulatory controls, according to a new policy proposal. Per the proposal, “both qualified and non-qualified investors will be able to acquire crypto assets, but each category will be subject to its own rules,” the bank said in a December 23 statement. The bank has already submitted its proposed legislative changes to the government for review and has outlined a working regulatory framework to be finalised by July 1, 2026. For non-qualified investors, which include ordinary retail ... (full story)