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Russia plans to ban direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trades starting July 1, 2027, requiring individuals to use authorized intermediaries. The Bank of Russia updated guidance Monday, clarifying that transfers to self-custody wallets remain prohibited. This move follows the Sept. 1 implementation of new rules placing exchange operators under central bank oversight.
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