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Russian State Duma building representing the new cryptocurrency legislation and $4,000 annual purchase cap.
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Russia’s Crypto Bill: The $4,000 Annual Cap That Could Reshape Digital Asset Access

January 28, 2026 j n

Moscow, Russia – May 2025: Russian lawmakers are advancing a comprehensive cryptocurrency bill that could fundamentally alter how citizens access digital assets. The proposed legislation, which targets a July 2027 effective date, introduces a potential annual purchase limit of $4,000 for individual investors, mandates strict exchange registration, and grants the central bank significant oversight authority. […]

Kazakhstan central bank cryptocurrency regulation controlling digital financial asset trading
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Kazakhstan’s Decisive Crypto Shift: Only Central Bank-Approved Digital Assets Permitted for Trading

January 19, 2026 j n

In a decisive move that reshapes its digital economy, Kazakhstan has officially enacted a landmark law that strictly permits the trading of only central bank-approved cryptocurrencies, granting its National Bank unprecedented supervisory power over the sector as of late 2024. This pivotal regulatory shift, first reported by industry publication Cointelegraph, establishes a controlled framework for […]