Moscow Plans Regulated Crypto Market for High-Level Traders

Russia is advancing plans for a regulated crypto trading market for elite investors, with the finance ministry and central bank leading discussions.

The initiative, expected to operate under an experimental legal framework, aims to establish a new “super-qualified” investor category with strict financial and expertise requirements. Officials are assessing risk mitigation measures before proposing formal regulations. While Russian citizens can own crypto, its use for payments remains banned, and most trading occurs on foreign platforms.

Authorities emphasize the need for careful planning to balance financial stability, security, and investor protection.

Clever Robot News Desk 8^th March 2025