Russia
MEXC to End Services for Users in Russia and Belarus
Affected customers will receive individual deadlines for closing positions and withdrawing assets. Users without a notice can continue subject to the exchange’s terms.
Bitget to End Services for Some Users, With Account-Specific Deadlines
The exchange's terms list Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan as prohibited jurisdictions, while an affected user reports an Oct. 21 deadline.
Russia Bars Self-Custody Withdrawals From Regulated Crypto Accounts
A separate restriction on direct crypto trades between individuals takes effect July 1, 2027, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries.
Russia’s Biggest Bank Sberbank Pilots ‘DeFi Tools’ for TradFi Convergence
Russia’s largest lender says it is piloting DeFi instruments as legal crypto markets in the country remain in early development.
Russia’s Central Bank Considers Tokenizing Russian Stocks, But for Foreigners
Implementation hinges on foreign partners willing to issue tokenized versions of shares of Russian firms, despite sanctions from the EU and U.S.
Russia’s Central Bank Pushes CBDC Launch to 2026
New rules set phased rollout through 2028, starting with top banks and high-volume sellers.
Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Gives Central Bank Crypto-Specific Authority
One law allows for mining operations and the other is an experimental regime for cross-border payments with crypto.
