Russia Finalizes Crypto Trading Rules, Retail Trading Starts Nov 17 With 300K Ruble Cap

Russia's central bank finalized crypto trading rules, allowing retail investors to trade BTC, ETH and USDT via regulated intermediaries from Nov 17. Non-qualified investors are capped at 300,000 rubles per intermediary annually; qualified investors have no limit. All must pass a test. Direct P2P trading banned from July 1, 2027, and self-custody transfers are prohibited. Crypto cannot buy goods/services.