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Russia plans to allow non-qualified investors to trade crypto
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Retail purchases would be capped at about $3,800
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The bill could also support cross-border crypto usage
Russia is preparing legislation that would allow everyday investors to participate in the country’s cryptocurrency market, according to reports from state media.
A senior lawmaker said a draft bill has been finalized and is expected to be reviewed during the spring parliamentary session. The proposal would remove cryptocurrencies from a special regulatory category, making them more broadly accessible under standard financial rules.
Under the expected framework, non-qualified investors would be allowed to buy crypto up to a capped amount, roughly equivalent to $3,800. Professional and qualified investors would not face the same limits.
The bill is also intended to support international use cases, including cross-border payments and the issuance of Russian-linked digital tokens abroad. Officials say this could help integrate crypto into global trade and settlement flows.
Earlier proposals from Russia’s central bank suggested allowing retail crypto trading only after users pass a risk-awareness test, while continuing to restrict privacy-focused assets. Regulators have emphasized that transaction caps and investment limits are necessary to reduce financial risk as retail access expands.
If passed, the bill would mark a significant shift in Russia’s approach to crypto, opening the market to a much broader segment of the population under controlled conditions.
