Russia’s State Duma is preparing to hold final readings on a bill that would bring cryptocurrency activity under a clearer legal framework, placing investor limits and cross-border use at the center of the country’s digital asset policy. Draft bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” is expected to go through second and third readings on Tuesday. If passed, its main provisions are expected to take effect on Sept. 1, creating formal rules for crypto transactions, investor access, and the use of digital assets in trade-related activity. The timing matters because Russia has spent years ... (full story)