Update
Russia Bans Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading
The Bank of Russia has confirmed that from July 1, 2027, peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin trading between individuals will be banned in Russia. The new rules require all crypto trades to be conducted through a broker or exchange approved by the Bank of Russia. The update also includes restrictions on moving crypto from a digital account to a non-custodial wallet, and limits on lending crypto to individuals.