Russia's State Duma passed its first comprehensive cryptocurrency law, establishing a licensing regime for exchanges and limiting legal trading to Bitcoin and Ethereum for most investors. The law, expected to take effect September 1, permits crypto for international trade to circumvent Western sanctions, while banning privacy coins and domestic crypto payments.
Russia's State Duma is holding final readings on a bill to regulate cryptocurrency, introducing annual purchase limits for non-qualified investors (300,000 rubles) and cross-border transfer limits, aiming to establish a legal framework by Sept. 1.
Russia's State Duma has ratified the EAEU-UAE economic partnership agreement, signed in June 2025, which establishes preferential trade regimes for over 85% of goods and deepens cooperation in multiple economic areas.
Russia's State Duma has ratified a trade agreement with the UAE, aiming to liberalize and facilitate trade in services and investment, providing favorable conditions for Russian companies in the UAE market.
Russia's State Duma passes a bill in its first reading, proposing stricter residency rules for foreigners with any criminal record, including requirements for criminal record certificates and specific qualifications for labor migrants.
Russia's State Duma approves a treaty with South Ossetia to enhance strategic alliance through coordinated policies, socio-economic development, and infrastructure integration.
Russia's State Duma passed bill No. 1194918-8 'On Digital Currency and Digital Rights' in first reading on Tuesday, moving Moscow closer to a regulated crypto trading system. The legislation would allow Russians to buy and sell crypto through approved intermediaries starting July 2026, while banning unlicensed platforms in 2027. Retail investors would face limits including a 300,000 rubles annual cap and can only trade the most liquid digital currencies meeting strict capitalization and volume thresholds.
