Russia Locks in July 1 Crypto Payments Regime to Bypass Sanctions
Russia will legalize crypto funds in international commerce on July 1, 2026. Exporters will acquire a authorized path to settle for Bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins from consumers minimize off from Western banking. The Central Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance coordinated the bundle. Illegal crypto intermediation will face penalties from mid-2027, consolidating an…
