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Putin Signs Law For Russia To Regulate Crypto Exchanges

Published

5 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

Russia

Source

Read at bitcoinmagazine.com

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Russia has passed a new law to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges while maintaining a ban on crypto payments for goods and services within the country.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a sharply divided Russian crypto market where trading platforms gain legal clarity but direct consumer crypto payments remain blocked. Adapt your compliance and market entry plans to this split regulatory approach.

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