Starting in 2026, Russians will face fines for using cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, with penalties starting at ₽100,000 (US$ 1.130) for individuals and ₽700,000 (US$ 7.900) for companies.

Although the possession and trading of cryptocurrencies remain legal, the government intends to close a loophole by applying direct penalties for payment violations.

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