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The Central Bank of Russia may broaden the range of cryptocurrencies available to non-qualified investors., 2026/04/10 10:27:47
The Central Bank of Russia will have the ability to independently expand the list of cryptocurrencies available to non-qualified investors. This amendment is set to be introduced during the second reading of the bill concerning the regulation of crypto assets, as stated by the first deputy chairman of the Central Bank, Vladimir Chistyukhin.
He reminded that the bill “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” submitted by the government in early April, establishes the legal framework for the circulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia and sets the rules for their purchase, sale, and storage.
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According to Chistyukhin, this initiative will enable the regulator to respond flexibly to market changes and add new crypto assets without the need to revise the law. Currently, the project allows non-qualified investors access to only three instruments — Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoin USDT, the official clarified.
The bill also provides for conducting cryptocurrency transactions through the existing financial infrastructure. Exchanges, brokers, and trust managers will be able to operate under current licenses. Additional requirements will be established for specialized depositories and crypto exchanges.
A limit is introduced for non-qualified investors — up to 300,000 rubles per year through a single intermediary. Qualified investors will be able to acquire crypto assets without restrictions, except for anonymous virtual currencies.
Earlier, Vladimir Chistyukhin stated that legal transactions with cryptocurrencies in Russia will only be possible in non-cash form. According to him, authorities do not plan to allow the conversion of cryptocurrencies into cash.
