Russia Crypto Regulation Tightens: Retail Cap Set at 300,000 Rubles Per Year

From financefeeds.com

Russia’s government has approved a package of draft bills aimed at formalizing crypto markets by routing all domestic trading through licensed intermediaries. The framework, led by the Finance Ministry, introduces stricter oversight while stopping short of banning digital assets outright. “Under the new regulatory framework, transactions involving digital currency without regulated intermediaries are prohibited,” the ministry said. The proposal reflects a controlled-access model, where authorities retain visibility over trading activity while limiting direct retail participation. The approach suggests Moscow is ... (full story)