Russia plans to introduce criminal liability for unlicensed activities in the cryptocurrency market through a law expected in spring, which will include licensing for market participants and restrictions on cryptocurrency transfers.

Russia plans to introduce criminal liability for unlicensed activities in the cryptocurrency market through a law expected in spring, which will include licensing for market participants and restrictions on cryptocurrency transfers.

@varlamov_news 09 Apr 2026, 21:37

In Russia, criminal liability for illegal cryptocurrency exchange for cash will be introduced, while legal exchanges can only occur through licensed platforms, and using cryptocurrency abroad does not violate the law.

@ostorozhno_novosti 09 Apr 2026, 19:44