Russia Introduces New Bill To Make Crypto Accessible for Daily Use: Can It Overcome Central Bank Opposition?

Key Takeaways Russia plans to loosen its crypto rules, opening regulated trading to both retail and qualified investors by mid-2026. Under the proposal, retail users would face tight limits. The Central Bank’s resistance has begun to soften under the pressure of sanctions. Russia is moving closer to making crypto part of everyday life, even as resistance from its central bank lingers. After initially limiting crypto to trading and cross-border transactions, the government is now signaling a shif ...