Russia Plans to Impose Fines for Cryptocurrency Payments

Russia plans to impose fines for cryptocurrency payments, local media report. It has been noted that starting from 2026, Russians may begin to face penalties for making transactions using cryptocurrency. A draft law is already being prepared, as announced by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma's Financial Market Committee. According to him, cryptocurrency is currently in a 'gray zone', and the fines will help restore order.