Russian lawmakers are finalizing the country's first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, with a draft expected to face a parliamentary vote by the end of June. If approved this summer, the new rules will formally launch a regulated crypto market on July 1, 2027. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, confirmed that the long-awaited legislation is moving forward. The framework aims to establish clear rules for crypto trading, mining, issuance, and circulation while bringing the sector under government oversight. The proposed law creates a distinct ... (full story)