Russian Central Bank Sets Out Market Access Procedures for Crypto Market Participants, Effective October 2026

Odaily News: The Bank of Russia has established market access procedures for digital custody institutions, crypto trading platforms, and operators of digital rights information systems, requiring relevant participants to be included in the corresponding registries. The regulations set out qualification requirements for members of relevant governing bodies and specific officials, application document checklists, and registration procedures, while providing simplified access rules for existing market participants. The relevant regulations have been registered with the Russian Ministry of Justice and will take effect on October 5, 2026.