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Russia legalizes crypto, launches digital ruble on same day
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
On September 1, 2026, Russia simultaneously legalized regulated crypto trading with limits for retail investors, launched the digital ruble in major banks, and blacklisted thousands of fraudulent crypto wallets, creating a dual system that regulates international crypto payments but bans domestic crypto use.
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Russian crypto law creates a sharply divided market where you get limited retail access and institutional players maintain full freedom, forcing you to rethink entry strategies if your clients or operations target Russian crypto users or need to settle cross-border trades.
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