Russia: NAUFOR collected comments on digital currency market data retention proposals

On 17 September 2026, NAUFOR announced a consultation on the Bank of Russia’s proposed information retention and disclosure requirements for digital currency market participants. Its announcement says that the regulator published the draft on 16 September.

The document covers brokers, trading organisers, exchange organisations and digital depositories, addressing data storage and cooperation with the authorised security authority. NAUFOR’s deadline was 24 September; the explanatory note specified 29 September for direct comments to the regulator. These were separate consultation procedures. Technical obligations should be assessed against the final regulatory text and its effective date.

Sources: NAUFOR, 17 September 2026; Bank of Russia explanatory note.

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