# Russia switches on a crypto market that is not fully built yet

https://mins.news/en/item/40264

- CryptoSlate, 2026-09-01 12:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/russia-just-switched-on-a-crypto-market-that-doesnt-fully-exist-yet/

> Russia’s new crypto law took effect on September 1, creating a supervised framework for investment and cross-border settlements. But key rules and trading channels are unfinished, while crypto payments for goods and services remain banned. Retail investors will face testing and a ₽300,000 annual limit per intermediary once access expands.

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