Russia’s crypto industry may operate legally by 2026, according to Central Bank Deputy Vladimir Chistykh, as regulatory efforts progress. The CFT framework is part of broader secondary rules currently under development. President Putin signed a digital currency law in August, and the Central Bank now permits Bitcoin trading on exchanges. Sberbank plans to launch crypto wallets by December, targeting annual trading volume of 4 trillion rubles. Liquidity and crypto markets are expected to grow as regulations become clearer.
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