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Russia to Ban Direct Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trades From July 2027

Russia will require individuals to use authorized intermediaries for cryptocurrency trades, ending direct exchanges between individuals.

Russia will ban direct peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions between individuals starting next year, requiring individuals to use authorized intermediaries for such trades.The restriction will end individuals’ ability to exchange crypto assets directly without intermediaries, the Bank of R…