The Bank of Russia has approved a list of cryptocurrencies available to non-qualified investors. It includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT).
Key conditions:
- Annual limit of 300,000 rubles through a single intermediary.
- Cryptocurrencies can be purchased through brokers, asset managers and crypto exchanges, including on the over-the-counter market.
- Qualified investors will be able to buy any crypto assets with no limits on the amount.
- Before purchasing, all investors must take a test and familiarize themselves with the risks.
The directive will take effect on November 17, 2026. From that date, exchanges will be able to admit the listed cryptocurrencies to public trading.
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