Russia’s parliament passes crypto market law with $3,800 annual cap for retail investors

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Russia’s parliament passes crypto market law with $3,800 annual cap for retail investors

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Russia's parliament has passed a crypto market law, introducing a $3,800 annual cap for retail investors, allowing them to participate in the market. Companies can now use digital tokens to bypass sanctions and global trade hurdles, marking a significant shift in Russia's stance on cryptocurrencies. This move will likely increase adoption and usage of digital tokens in Russia's economy.

While citizens still cannot use Bitcoin to buy groceries, the Kremlin is officially letting companies use digital tokens to bypass sanctions and other global trade hurdles.