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In-Crypto has 41 stories on Russia, from August 13, 2026 to October 5, 2026. Most of them run in Regulation and Market & Analysis. Often covered alongside crypto regulation, regulation, crypto exchanges.
Week of October 5–9: Crypto Exchange Rules in Russia, TOKEN2049From October 5, Russia enacts rules for crypto exchanges and digital depositories; TOKEN2049 takes place October 7–8; US to release PMI and Fed minuteJapan Adds Crypto Exchange Garantex to Sanctions ListJapan has added crypto exchange Garantex to its sanctions list with asset freeze, along with 33 organizations, 9 individuals, and 35 vessels linked toRussian Finance Ministry Pays Salaries in Digital Rubles for the First TimeThe Russian Finance Ministry reported its first salary payments in digital rubles. About 16 million digital rubles were distributed during 2025 pilot Claude blocks VPN users in Russia and Hong KongAnthropic has started blocking Claude accounts using VPNs in Russia and Hong Kong, affecting dozens of users, including IT executives and developers.Russian Interior Ministry warns of iPhone phishing and crypto paymentsThe Russian Interior Ministry has warned iPhone users about a new scam: fake crypto purchase notifications lead to phishing sites and call centers thaUS Imposes Sanctions on A7 for Assisting Iran; $17B in TransactionsThe US sanctioned payment network A7 for aiding Iran; over $17 billion moved through A7 subagents from 2025 to 2026. FinCEN plans to ban US transfers Ministry of Digital Development: 400,000 km of fiber to be replaced by 2030The Ministry of Digital Development says over 50% of trunk fiber lines are over 25 years old. By 2030, more than 400,000 km must be replaced at a costBank of Russia to Include Crypto in Declarations Starting July 1, 2027From July 1, 2027, the Bank of Russia will require financial institutions to report clients' cryptocurrencies and related income in anti-corruption deRussian Finance Ministry considers allowing foreign crypto exchangesThe Russian Finance Ministry is considering allowing foreign crypto exchanges to enter the Russian market, with equal conditions and local infrastructFederation Council Advisory Board: Consider Allowing Cryptocurrency as CollateralThe Federation Council Advisory Board recommended that the Ministry of Justice and Bank of Russia consider allowing cryptocurrency, including stablecoBank of Russia: Crypto Firms Face Challenges Entering Regulated MarketVladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia, said crypto firms without legal market experience will find it hardest to enter regRosfinmonitoring: Over 80 Banks Connected to Transparent BlockchainRosfinmonitoring reports that more than 80 Russian banks now use the Transparent Blockchain system to monitor crypto transactions, up from 5 at the enBank of Russia Approves Rules for Crypto Exchanges and Digital DepositoriesThe Bank of Russia has approved admission rules for crypto exchanges and digital depositories, effective October 5, 2026. Decisions in 30 or 60 days.LxBase RAT and RedWing target Russians: over 10,000 infectionsLxBase RAT and RedWing are active in Russia: over 10,000 Android devices infected in two months. The trojans steal passwords, cards, and crypto walletTyumen Resident Sentenced to 8 Years for 130 Telegram StarsA Tyumen resident received 8 years in a high-security prison for 130 paid Telegram stars totaling 293 rubles, with investigators treating the paymentsBank of Russia Proposes Stricter Controls on Cash and Gold ExportsThe Bank of Russia is preparing to tighten controls on cash and gold exports. Current thresholds are $100,000 and 100 grams. New limits have not been Bank of Russia Plans Mandatory Cryptocurrency VerificationThe Bank of Russia plans to introduce mandatory checks on cryptocurrency to identify assets of criminal origin and prevent their further circulation.MVD: Fraudsters 'Sell' Digital Rubles at a 'Favorable' RateMVD warns of scammers offering digital rubles at a 'favorable' rate. Central Bank reports no confirmed cases. Nearly 200,000 accounts in 3 weeks, 36 bBank of Russia: Illegal Crypto Exchanges to Disappear by July 1, 2027The Bank of Russia expects illegal crypto exchanges to disappear, with the "gray zone" ending by July 1, 2027, according to the regulator.Rosfinmonitoring Proposes 5-Day Account Freezes for Data MatchesRosfinmonitoring proposes blocking bank accounts for up to 5 business days if owner data matches that of a person whose funds are frozen; blockings maUS and Iran Held Three-Hour Meeting — TrumpDonald Trump reported that US representatives held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation, which ended about an hour ago. Another meeting is Russian Ministry of Finance: Crypto Transactions Must Be Reported to FTSIvan Chebeskov: Russian residents must report all crypto transactions outside the regulated framework, including non-custodial wallets, to the FTS witForeign Crypto Exchanges Could Boost Liquidity in RussiaForeign crypto exchanges may inject liquidity into Russia’s market, narrowing price gaps and enabling arbitrage. Local traders must report to the tax Russia to Launch Legal Crypto Market by Year-End, 27 New Rules IncomingRussia's Central Bank and Finance Ministry set year-end for legal crypto market launch. 27 new regulations due by October, with 20M Russians in crypto