Russia relaxes non-qualified investor access thresholds; new cryptocurrency bill to be reviewed in spring

2026-01-14 03:12:12

【Blockchain Rhythm】Russia has taken new steps in cryptocurrency regulation. On January 14, the Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Market Committee, Anatoly Aksakov, announced that a draft bill has been completed to significantly simplify the process for non-qualified investors to access the crypto market. This new bill is expected to be discussed during the spring parliamentary session.

Specifically, the core of the new regulation is to establish a layered management system. Individuals who do not meet Russia’s criteria for qualified investors can participate in crypto trading, but with a purchase cap — no more than 300,000 rubles (about $3,800) per transaction. In contrast, professional market participants and institutional investors are not subject to this restriction and can trade freely.

The intention behind this arrangement is clear: to protect retail investors while not completely closing the door. Interestingly, Russia is also exploring how to expand the application scenarios of crypto through this legislation — including promoting cross-border settlement facilitation and supporting the overseas circulation of Russian-issued tokens. This indicates that they are not only regulating the domestic market but also positioning crypto assets in the global arena.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 19h ago

Russia's move is quite clever—opening up some space but capping the ceiling. This way, they can please retail investors while keeping institutions at bay... Well, the $3,800 limit is a bit modest for us. Cross-border settlement sounds promising. If it really gets rolled out, could it be the next big opportunity? Old Aksaakov has been trying to legitimize crypto for a while. Keep an eye on the spring hearings. Is this rule applicable worldwide or just a local Russian matter?

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OldLeekMaster

· 19h ago

Russia's move this time is quite clever; retail investors mostly play with $3,800, while institutions have no limit... No wonder they want to become a cross-border settlement hub.

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DaisyUnicorn

· 19h ago

A cap of 300,000 rubles... This flower is blooming a bit cautiously. --- Russia is watering retail investors but afraid of drowning them, quite interesting. --- The layered system is just "you can play, but don't go too big," I get it. --- If cross-border settlement really advances, it depends on how Uncle Sam throws a fit. --- Wait, a single transaction limit of 300,000 rubles? Then I've already used up my monthly quota... crying. --- An interesting regulatory approach, neither completely banning nor laissez-faire, Russia is learning to be smart. --- Unlimited trading for institutions, retail investors caught in a trap... I've seen this logic too many times.

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CryptoTherapist

· 20h ago

honestly this $3800 cap is giving "we want retail but also don't want them to panic sell and crash the market" energy... like bro, that's barely enough to buy into a proper position. they're basically saying "okay grandma you can play crypto but only with your allowance money"

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