Russia softens crypto stance: Retail investors allowed limited Bitcoin access under new regulatory framework
Russia’s central bank proposes a structured system allowing retail investors limited crypto purchases (up to 300,000 rubles/year) with mandatory knowledge tests, while professional investors face no caps but must also demonstrate risk awareness. Anonymous cryptocurrencies remain banned. Bank of Russia emphasizes crypto’s volatility, sanctions exposure, and lack of sovereign backing, urging investors to acknowledge potential losses…
