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Bank of Russia Clears Bitcoin, Ether and USDT Rules for Nov. 17
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 06/11/2026, 12:51:42 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 12:58:13 UTC
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Briefings
The Bank of Russia announced rules for November 17, 2026, restricting non-qualified investors to a 300,000-ruble annual purchase cap per intermediary on Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT. Moscow Exchange plans to implement these rules starting December 1, 2026. The evidence indicates a regulatory tightening aimed at limiting retail participation in digital assets.
Key points
- The Bank of Russia implemented a 300,000-ruble annual purchase cap per intermediary for non-qualified investors on Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT effective November 17, 2026.
- Moscow Exchange targets a December 1, 2026 rollout of the same restrictions.
Context
The Bank of Russia is tightening regulations on digital assets to control retail participation. This follows previous discussions about crypto restrictions in Russia.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the November 17 announcement and December 1 rollout target. No specific investor numbers, transaction volumes, or regulatory impact data are provided.
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