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[Russia to Focus on Legislating Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation in 2026] Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, stated that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins will be the core focus of Russia's legislative work in 2026, with an emphasis on building a legal framework for the digital finance sector. The Central Bank of Russia plans to introduce comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory policies in 2026. Previously, Russian regulators opposed the free trading of cryptocurrencies, but they have recently expressed support for easing related regulatory restrictions. Currently, cryptocurrency trading is limited to specific market participants within the framework of a 'pilot legal regime,' including foreign trade enterprises, financial companies, and 'qualified' investors. Russian monetary authorities are discussing with the Ministry of Finance the possibility of expanding investor access, regulating transactions outside the current framework, and allowing banks to engage in digital currency operations and fund investments in cryptocurrency-based derivatives.