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Russia Submits 3 Crypto Bills to State Duma, Setting 300,000 Ruble Annual Cap for Retail Buyers
Russia has submitted a package of three bills to the State Duma aimed at legalizing and regulating cryptocurrency activity, including rules for trading, custody, and investor access. The proposals set a 300,000 rubles (nearly $3,730) per-year purchase limit for non-qualified investors via one intermediary after passing a Bank of Russia test, while qualified investors face no cap. The draft also introduces mandatory tax reporting for residents and penalties for illegal crypto use, including fines and up to a two-year ban from operating exchanges.