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The Criminal Code vs. Cryptocurrency: Will the law on imprisonment be passed by the end of May?
Volume~$62
YES chance
DescriptionThe Russian government has moved toward strict regulation of the digital asset market by introducing a bill to the State Duma that would establish criminal liability for violations of cryptocurrency trading rules. The new amendments provide for penalties of up to four years in prison for those who use crypto assets for payments or violate established reporting requirements. Amid active discussions on the legalization of mining and cross-border payments, this move appears to be a “stick” aimed at those who plan to remain in a legal gray area. Given the priority status of the government’s bill, lawmakers may review and pass it on first reading as quickly as possible.
ConditionsYes: if, by May 31, 2026, the bill introducing criminal liability (up to four years of imprisonment) for violations of cryptocurrency regulations is officially adopted by the State Duma in its first reading.
No: if, by May 31, 2026, the bill is not adopted in the first reading, is sent back for revision, or is rejected.
Timeline
OpenedApr 17, 2026, 8:48 PM
Closes
May 15, 2026, 8:59 PMChecking results
—EndsJun 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
OpenedApr 17, 2026, 8:48 PM
Closes
May 15, 2026, 8:59 PMChecking results
—EndsJun 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Awaiting summarization
The Criminal Code vs. Cryptocurrency: Will the law on imprisonment be passed by the end of May?
Volume~$62
DescriptionThe Russian government has moved toward strict regulation of the digital asset market by introducing a bill to the State Duma that would establish criminal liability for violations of cryptocurrency trading rules. The new amendments provide for penalties of up to four years in prison for those who use crypto assets for payments or violate established reporting requirements. Amid active discussions on the legalization of mining and cross-border payments, this move appears to be a “stick” aimed at those who plan to remain in a legal gray area. Given the priority status of the government’s bill, lawmakers may review and pass it on first reading as quickly as possible.
ConditionsYes: if, by May 31, 2026, the bill introducing criminal liability (up to four years of imprisonment) for violations of cryptocurrency regulations is officially adopted by the State Duma in its first reading.
No: if, by May 31, 2026, the bill is not adopted in the first reading, is sent back for revision, or is rejected.
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