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Putin Signs Law For Russia To Regulate Crypto Exchanges
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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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1 source · 5 Aug 2026
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