Russian Central Bank: Ban on Crypto Transactions via Self-Custodial Wallets for Residents to Take Effect in July 2027

Odaily reports: The Russian Central Bank has stated that starting July 1, 2027, Russian residents will be prohibited from using self-custodial wallets for crypto asset transactions, or from transferring funds from regulated brokers to self-custodial wallets. Such transactions may only be carried out through licensed brokers or exchanges.

Currently, 13 institutions in Russia are authorized to provide digital currency trading services, including VTB Bank and Sberbank. The Central Bank has also prohibited transfers between licensed exchange accounts held by different individuals—even if both accounts are held by the same person—and has barred withdrawals from exchange accounts to self-custodial wallets.

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov estimates that approximately 20 million Russians hold crypto assets worth 3.7 trillion rubles, or nearly $44 billion. Anatoly Popov, Deputy Chairman of Sberbank, expects that only about 20% of Russia's crypto trading volume will migrate to licensed exchanges. (Bitcoin.com News)