Russia approves NAUFOR as SRO for crypto exchanges
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On October 29, 2026, the Central Bank of Russia approved the National Association of Participants in the Securities Market (NAUFOR) as the self-regulatory organization (SRO) for digital depositories and crypto exchanges, marking the implementation phase of the Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law. Firms listed on relevant registries have 90 days to join an SRO, and non-qualified retail buyers are limited to purchasing up to 300,000 rubles annually through a single intermediary.
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Russia approves NAUFOR as SRO for crypto exchanges
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Russia's Central Bank granted self-regulatory organization status to NAUFOR on October 29, 2026, enabling it to oversee digital depositories and crypto exchanges. The move implements the "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights" law passed in July, requiring the 23 registered crypto exchanges and eight digital depositories — including Sberbank and VTB — to join an SRO within 90 days. NAUFOR, which has 725 members from traditional finance, will shape industry standards and represent the sector to regulators.
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