Since September 1, 2026, Russia has a law on digital currencies. Here is a short overview of what has already changed, what comes next, and how it affects our clients.
On August 4, 2026, Federal Law No. 282-FZ “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights” was signed. Most of its provisions took effect on September 1, and the rest will follow in stages. The Bank of Russia expects the first transactions under the new rules to begin as early as November.
Key points of the law:
cryptocurrency is now legally recognized as property, so owners can defend their rights in court;
only participants listed in Bank of Russia registers will be allowed to carry out crypto transactions: licensed exchanges and brokers, as well as exchange services and digital depositories once they are added to the register;
retail investors without qualified status will be able to buy only the most liquid coins, after passing a test, and for no more than 300,000 rubles a year through a single intermediary;
qualified investors will have access to all cryptocurrencies except anonymous ones, with no limit, but they will also need to pass a test;
paying for goods and services with cryptocurrency inside Russia is still prohibited;
cryptocurrency bought abroad will have to be reported to the tax service.
What comes next. Market participants have a transition period: they must obtain licenses and join the registers by mid-2027. From September 1, 2027, exchange services will be required to verify payment details and stop transactions made without the client’s voluntary consent, and some large transfers will be processed with a delay of up to 48 hours.
What this means for you. Exchanges on cryptodot.org are working as usual, and order terms have not changed. We are following the Bank of Russia’s upcoming regulations and will let you know in advance if anything changes for clients, such as testing, limits or new steps when placing an order.
If you have questions, write to us on Telegram (link on the [Contacts] page) or at info@cryptodot.org.
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