Russia’s State Duma Officially Recognizes Crypto as Property, but Bans Domestic Usage

The post Russia’s State Duma Officially Recognizes Crypto as Property, but Bans Domestic Usage appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s State Duma passed the country’s long-awaited crypto regulation bill in its first reading on April 22, 2026, formally recognizing cryptocurrency as property under Russian law. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to be among the first approved assets.  Russia Crypto Bill Classifies Crypto as Property Russia’s State Duma has passed the first reading of …