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Russian consumers are rushing to secure self-custody devices before sweeping digital asset regulations take effect in September

Starting September 1, 2026, cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, digital depositories, and other licensed intermediaries become key participants in Russia’s legal crypto market. On August 4, 2026, Vladimir Putin signed a law that recognizes digital currencies as property and sets rules for buying, selling, storing, mining, and conducting foreign trade settlements with crypto assets.

A crypto Cold War is underway as the United States, China, and Russia have competing visions about the future of crypto-economic systems. Washington encourages private crypto markets and dollar-backed stablecoins as a way to extend American financial reach. Beijing favors state-led payment systems and carefully regulated blockchain infrastructure.