---
type: city
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "fatf", "restricted"]
aliases: ["RU-MOW", "RUS-MOW", "Москва"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--russia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Bank of Russia / MinFin"
    url: "https://www.cbr.ru"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024"
    url: "https://www.cbr.ru"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇷🇺 [[city--moscow|Moscow]] (RU-MOW) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency activities in Russia are under significant regulatory restrictions, with the Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024 providing the legal framework. The Central Bank of Russia maintains a cautious stance, emphasizing financial stability and inflation control.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--russia|Russia]] |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--rub|RUB]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--bank-of-russia|Bank of Russia]] / MinFin |
| Framework | Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024 |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

DeFi activities may face restrictions under existing financial regulations

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework; general financial regulations may apply

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; may be subject to existing financial rules

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal but heavily regulated and restricted under current laws. Electricity costs are relatively high compared to global averages.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 29/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and AML/KYC violations

## CBDC Status: pilot

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [Bank of Russia / MinFin](https://www.cbr.ru)
- [Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024](https://www.cbr.ru)