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Russia Central Bank Sets Late 2026 Deadline for Full Crypto Legality

By Markets Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 18:18 UTC
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Russia’s central bank confirmed that full crypto regulations will be finalized by late 2026, with Sberbank set to launch custody services in December under a framework that caps retail exposure at 300,000 rubles while leaving qualified investors unrestricted.

  • According to bloomingbit.io, Sberbank is scheduled to launch virtual-asset wallets and custody services in December, while the central bank has clarified that retail investors are capped at 300,000 rubles per intermediary with no such limit for qualified investors.

    Source: bloomingbit.io

  • Deputy governor Vladimir Chistyukhin confirmed that subordinate regulations will be finalized by the end of 2026.

    Source: Bitcoin Magazine
Based on reporting by Bitcoin Magazine and bloomingbit.io, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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