---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Cis Commonwealth Of Independent States]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: supranational--cis-commonwealth-of-independent-states
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/CIS, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/cis-commonwealth-of-independent-states.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/cis-commonwealth-of-independent-states.html"
title: "CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in the CIS region are currently restricted with no unified crypto regulatory framework in place.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:01:56.707200+00:00"
entry_type_raw: supranational
region: supranational
---

# CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🏛️ CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)

Cryptocurrency activities in the CIS region are currently restricted with no unified crypto regulatory framework in place. The Central Bank of Russia, a key regulator in the region, maintains a cautious stance without explicit supportive legislation for crypto.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | supranational |
| Currency | USD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | No specific guidance |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | No |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| 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 | No |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted in the CIS region with relatively high electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is fair but limited by regulatory constraints.

## 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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