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Putin signs landmark crypto regulation into law
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia has enacted its first unified regulatory framework for digital currencies, establishing legal standards for crypto exchanges, custodians, mining, brokers, and financial market infrastructure providers, effective mostly from September 2026.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 6 Aug 2026.
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You face a new regulatory landscape in Russia where crypto firms pay a heavy entry price and investors’ activity is strictly controlled. This law cuts off risky players and opens a clearer path for compliant exchanges to gain market access.
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6 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 6 Aug 2026
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