Russia backs tokenization plan for real-world assets as broader crypto rules advance toward 2026

Russian authorities have approved a finance ministry concept to tokenize real-world assets such as company shares, securities and ownership rights, with an initial pilot focused on property and intellectual property. The move is unfolding alongside a separate regulatory framework under review that would classify cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as currency assets and expand access for different categories of investors by July 1 2026.