Russia has passed a long-awaited law establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading, allowing Russians to buy and sell major digital assets through Central Bank-regulated intermediaries while maintaining a ban on using cryptocurrencies for domestic payments.

Russia is finalizing a crypto bill for cross-border settlements tomorrow. Bitcoin reaching $160K by December 31, 2026 is at 2.6% YES.

Russia’s Duma weighs a crypto bill opening cross-border trade while capping retail access and banning local payments.