Russia Easing Entry Requirements for Digital Asset Investors

The Russian Ministry of Finance is exploring potential changes to its digital asset investor regulations, with the aim of broadening access to the country’s experimental legal framework for cryptocurrency trading (ELR). The proposed reforms would relax the existing ‘super-qualified’ investor thresholds, currently requiring significant capital or income. These criteria include a minimum investment of 100 million rubles or an annual income of 50 million rubles. This easing of regulations could significantly increase participation in Russia’s burgeoning cryptocurrency market.