Russia Shifts to Crypto Regulation, Allows Cross-Border Payment Pilot Amid Sanctions
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Russia is shifting its cryptocurrency policy from banning mining to establishing a legal framework that permits mining registration, institutional trading, and a cross-border payment pilot, as Western sanctions disrupt cross-border settlements. The Russian government, central bank, and Ministry of Finance are leading the shift. Cross-border settlements have been disrupted by Western sanctions. The ban on cryptocurrency payments for domestic goods and services remains, and ordinary non-qualified investors must still pass tests to buy crypto, with limits on scope and amount.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/6/2026
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- 1Unclassified fact stationOct 6, 00:00recorded Nov 6, 13:35single source
俄罗斯从全面禁币转向主动拥抱加密货币
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- Subject：
- 俄罗斯政府/央行/财政部
- Action：
- 转变监管态度，建立法律框架
- Object：
- 加密货币（挖矿、交易、跨境支付）
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 6, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Nov 6, 13:35
- First seen (known side)：
- Nov 6, 13:35
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- PANews · ArticlesSelectedRelated fact: single sourceFrom Total Ban to Active Embrace: Why Did Russia Change Its Mind on Cryptocurrency?
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Russia has gradually shifted its cryptocurrency policy from a ban to a regulatory framework, legalizing mining, institutional trading, and cross-border payment pilots in response to Western sanctions disrupting cross-border settlements, while maintaining restrictions on domestic payments to balance financial security and trade needs.
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