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Russia’s Crypto Law Goes LIVE Today, Licensed Trading Begins

CoinGape·September 1, 2026·1 min read
Russia’s Crypto Law Goes LIVE Today, Licensed Trading Begins

Russia's Federal Law No. 282-FZ took effect on September 1, 2026, legalizing trading, custody, and select cross-border settlements through Bank of Russia–supervised intermediaries. Domestic crypto payments for goods and services remain banned, making Russia one of the largest economies with a licensed digital-asset framework.

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