RUSSIA GREENLIGHTS BITCOIN & ETHEREUM 🇷🇺
State Duma passes landmark Crypto Bill in 1st reading, $BTC & $ETH officially whitelisted.
🔹 BTC & ETH approved for legal trading via Central Bank whitelist
🔹 Crypto = "property" (ruble stays sole legal tender)
🔹 Cross-border settlements allowed, bypassing Western sanctions
🔹 Retail cap: 300,000 RUB (~$3,800/yr)
🔹 Qualified investors: No limits
🔹 7 years jail for illegal crypto trading
🔹 Full law by July 1, 2026
Why It Matters:
✅ World's 11th largest economy legitimizes BTC & ETH
✅ Unlocks institutional flows
✅ Boosts top-cap crypto credibility
⚠️ Note: 1st of 3 readings, not final law yet.
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