The Russian Central Bank has determined the entry procedures for the cryptocurrency market, which will take effect in October 2026

The Russian Central Bank has established market access procedures for digital custody institutions, encrypted trading platforms, and digital rights information system operators, requiring relevant participants to be included in the corresponding registers. The regulations stipulate the qualification requirements, application document lists, and registration procedures for members of relevant management agencies and specific officials, and provide simplified admission rules for existing market participants. The relevant regulations have been registered with the Russian Ministry of Justice and will come into effect on October 5, 2026.