The Central Bank of Russia plans to open up cryptocurrency investment and proposes new rules to differentiate investor levels.

Non-qualified investors, after passing a test, can purchase up to 300,000 rubles (approximately US$3,800) of highly liquid cryptocurrencies annually through a single intermediary; qualified investors, after passing a risk assessment, can invest in any cryptocurrency except anonymous cryptocurrencies without limit. The relevant legislation is planned to be completed by July 2026, and legal liability for illegal intermediaries will be imposed starting in July 2027.