NEW LAW ON DIGITAL CURRENCIES: WHAT WILL CHANGE FOR MARKET PARTICIPANTS IN RUSSIA?

On 4 August 2026, the President of the Russian Federation signed the Law “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights” (the Law).

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The Law will generally enter into force on 1 September 2026, with certain provisions becoming effective at later dates.

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Experts at White Square have analyzed the current legal framework governing the circulation of digital currencies and digital rights and how the composition of market participants will change.

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