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Russia — Retail_Trading_Status

4 version(s) recorded

  • 2025-12-13 07:25

    Latest
    Allowed-Regulated High Confidence
    Changed from Gray-Zone

    "Reconciled from live analysis after human review confirmed status as Allowed-Regulated. The original new analysis incorrectly classified the status..."

    As of late 2025, retail cryptocurrency trading by individuals is legal in Russia but regulated under a detailed legal framework. The foundational Federal Law No. 259-FZ (Law on DFAs) took effect on...

  • 2025-12-12 05:10

    Gray-Zone High Confidence

    Retail crypto trading in Russia exists in a complex 'Gray-Zone' where ownership and trading are legally recognized as property rights, but operational avenues are heavily restricted. While the 'Law...

  • 2025-06-26 13:20

    Latest
    Allowed-Regulated Unknown

    As of early 2025, retail cryptocurrency trading is legal in Russia but regulated, primarily under Federal Law No. 259-FZ (Law on DFAs), which took effect on January 1, 2021. The Central Bank of...

  • 2025-04-12 06:52

    Allowed-Regulated Unknown

    Retail cryptocurrency trading in Russia is 'Allowed-Regulated' under Federal Law No. 259-FZ, but with significant restrictions like the ban on domestic crypto payments. The primary regulator, the...