Crypto in Russia is “going legit” — that’s the kind of headline you’re starting to see in the news.
Authorities are preparing to legalize the crypto market, but with strict control: buying and selling will only be possible through licensed intermediaries. (If a user wants to transfer their assets, for example $BTC , to another exchange — that won’t be possible.) At the same time, non-qualified investors will only get access to “approved” assets.
In essence, this is not about freedom — it’s about control and transparency, where the state wants full visibility over all money flows. As a result, crypto in Russia is gradually transforming from the “Wild West” into a regulated financial instrument. The only thing left is to attract liquidity 📊