Russia's Constitutional Court Confirms Property and Judicial Rights for Crypto Owners in 2026 Ruling
On January 20, 2026, Russia's Constitutional Court ruled that owners of legally obtained cryptocurrencies enjoy the same property and judicial protection rights as holders of other assets. The decision arose from a dispute over 1,000 USDT and invalidated a legal provision that made court protection conditional on prior tax notification, except for coins from mining. The judgment is expected to trigger reviews of previously rejected claims and guide lawmakers in refining digital asset regulations, while keeping mandatory reporting in place for mining-related holdings.