RUSSIA NOW HAS OFFICIAL CRYPTO RULES. THE LAW STARTED SEPTEMBER 1. BANKS AND LICENSED FIRMS CAN RUN EXCHANGES AND HOLD CRYPTO FOR CLIENTS. THE CENTRAL BANK SAYS THIS MARKET MAY START WORKING BEFORE THE END OF 2026. YOU STILL CANNOT PAY WITH CRYPTO INSIDE RUSSIA. REGULAR BUYERS CAN ONLY BUY A SMALL AMOUNT EACH YEAR.