Russia to Open Crypto Trading to Retail Investors
Russian regulators are drafting new legislation to permit retail (non-qualified) investors to trade cryptocurrencies under a restricted framework that also allows specified cross-border uses. The move would mark a notable policy shift from previous limits that largely confined crypto activity to qualified institutional participants, and officials say the rules will include safeguards and caps intended to protect less experienced investors.
If enacted, the measure could broaden domestic demand, deepen liquidity on local venues, and influence how exchanges and payment providers route cross-border flows. Observers say the details will matter: limits, AML controls and disclosure requirements will determine how much retail access changes market dynamics while managing capital‑control and consumer‑protection concerns. The draft is still under preparation and will require parliamentary and regulator sign-off before taking effect.