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Russian crypto industry may begin operating legally before end of year

Published

21 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Russia

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Read at interfax.com →

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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Russian crypto industry may start operating legally before the end of 2026 as the Central Bank and government prepare 27 regulatory acts to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency activities, including licensing and registration.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for new regulatory entry points in the Russian crypto market as licensing and registration open by year-end. The legal clarity will create new opportunities and risks around compliance and market access.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · 21 Sep 2026

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FintechcryptoregulationlicensingRussiacentral-bank