Russia could begin restricting access to foreign cryptocurrency exchange websites as early as summer 2026, according to experts interviewed by RBC’s crypto division. The potential move is tied to the government’s plan to introduce new legislation regulating digital asset operations within Russia’s domestic financial system. Authorities estimate that cryptocurrency turnover involving Russian participants reaches about 50 billion rubles per day, with much of that activity taking place outside regulated infrastructure. Lawmakers are expected to begin advancing the regulatory package this spring, creating a legal basis ... (full story)