Regulation
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Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades from July 2027
Image: CointelegraphRussia will ban direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trades between individuals from July 1, 2027. The Bank of Russia said such trades remain permitted only until then and must use authorized intermediaries afterward. Transfers from digital accounts to self-custodial wallets are already prohibited. Russia's new crypto rules took effect on September 1, 2026, bringing operators and custodians under central bank oversight. Russia also continues to prohibit crypto payments for goods and services.
Key points
- Russia will ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades between individuals starting July 1, 2027.
- After that date, trades must pass through regulated intermediaries licensed by the Bank of Russia.
- Transfers from regulated digital accounts to non-custodial, or self-custodial, wallets are already prohibited.
Why it matters
Russian residents who rely on direct P2P trades will have to use licensed intermediaries or step away from the domestic market. The rules also block transfers from regulated accounts to self-custodial wallets.
What's unclear
It is unclear whether informal peer-to-peer crypto activity will shrink or continue outside regulated channels after July 1, 2027.
It is unclear how Russia will enforce the ban on direct P2P trades and non-custodial wallet transfers.
Sources · 3 publishers
Crypto Briefing
Tier 2
Russia plans to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades from July 2027
Crypto.news
Tier 2
Russia to ban peer-to-peer crypto trades: What does it mean for traders?
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Cointelegraph
- Also reported by Crypto Briefing
- CryptoVideos brief published
- 1 more publisher added to sources
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