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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Moscow]
created: 2026-04-23
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slug: city--moscow
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/moscow.html"
title: "Moscow — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in Russia are under significant regulatory restrictions, with the Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024 providing the legal…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:06:49.909251+00:00"
entry_type_raw: city
parent_country: RU
region: europe
---

# Moscow — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇷🇺 Moscow

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

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | RUB |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Bank of Russia / MinFin |
| Framework | Federal Law on Digital Currency 2024 |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

## 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

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |

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

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 29/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |

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

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