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Starting from July 1, 2026, cryptocurrency transactions in Russia will be legalized through the Central Bank's registry. VAT on operations involving the sale of cryptocurrencies has been canceled since April 1. Bitcoin is fixed as a working tool for settlements with foreign partners under an experimental legal regime. Russia is officially one of the top 2 mining powers in the world, and is now building a legal infrastructure for using the mined assets in foreign trade.

The bill on taxation of cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets will be submitted to the State Duma next week. This was stated by Alexey Yakovlev, Director of the Financial Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance, at the Alpha Summit. The document contains the long-awaited norm for the CFA market and specific rules for personal income tax on income from cryptocurrencies.

In 2026, the main risk when buying cryptocurrencies is not the exchange itself, but the consequences in fiat: card blocking, compliance requests, and questions about the source of funds. Against the background of the Travel Rule and the strengthening of AML, control is shifting to the payment chain and documents. The winners are those who prepare a transparent purchase scenario in advance and store transaction confirmations.

The State Duma has passed a law that for the first time describes in detail the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies in criminal cases. The digital currency was secured as property, and the investigation was allowed to act in two ways — to withdraw media (including "cold wallets") or transfer assets to a controlled address. The norm is important for practice: it reduces the chances that crypto assets will be withdrawn before a court decision, but at the same time raises the b

The Bank of Russia is reviewing its approach to regulating cryptocurrencies and for the first time admits not only qualified but also unskilled investors to the market. The new concept involves limits, testing, and operation through a licensed infrastructure, which could be a turning point in the legalization of the crypto market.

Tether has suddenly become the largest private holder of gold in the world, purchasing the metal in volumes exceeding even central banks. The decision changes the balance of power in the global market.

The first international conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies was held in Tehran. The deBlock 2025 forum has become a step towards Iran's digital transformation and strengthening its position as a key partner of the BRICS countries in the field of the digital economy.

The Central Bank of Russia is developing new rules for the use of cryptocurrencies in international settlements. This may radically change the approach to foreign economic activity and weaken dependence on the dollar.

Blocking of cryptocurrencies can happen even without the owner's fault. Experts explain how the risk assessment system works and why it is important to track the history of addresses and counterparties.

The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia have come to an agreement on the need to legalize the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign economic activity. The article describes the goals of the reform.

Cryptocurrencies are no longer an alternative and are becoming a real business tool. We analyze how companies use digital assets for international settlements.

The largest Russian banks are pushing for a broader approach to regulating cryptocurrencies in order not to ignore the interests of millions of investors.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum were declining, a number of altcoins showed rapid growth. We tell you which cryptocurrencies entered the top in terms of dynamics, what caused their success and who ended up in the anti-rating.

The GIS Mining expert spoke about the prospects of industrial mining and cryptocurrencies in Russia. The market is projected to grow to 2 trillion rubles and strengthen bitcoin's position by 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the official reason for the tightening of rules for mining cryptocurrencies in the country. According to him, the federal government is receiving more and more complaints from regions where there is a shortage of electricity needed to implement priority infrastructure projects and ensure the operation of industry.