Russia: first digital depositories and crypto exchangers enter official registers

On 6 October 2026, the Bank of Russia reported that five digital depositories and four organisations exchanging digital currencies had entered the relevant registers. These figures describe the regulator’s announcement on that date; they are not a current register count. Admission was granted under transitional provisions of legislation effective from 1 September 2026.

Following registration, the organisations must follow rules governing transactions and record keeping for digital currencies and digital rights. These organisations, admitted under transitional provisions, must bring their operations into line with statutory requirements by 1 September 2027. Bank of Russia announcement, 6 October.

A separate regulatory update explains admission for digital depositories, crypto exchangers and information system operators. It covers qualifications for management and designated staff, application documents, decisions on entry, and the maintenance and publication of register information. A simplified route is available to certain existing participants. The relevant regulations took effect on 5 October 2026. Bank of Russia update, 24 September.

This overview was prepared on 19 October 2026. The underlying announcement is dated 6 October.

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