Russia to legalize Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for cross-border trade on July 1, 2026

Russia is set to legalize Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for cross-border trade on July 1, 2026, following a two-year pilot program. The trial has already processed roughly $11Bn in crypto-facilitated commerce last year, according to figures cited by state news agency TASS. The change would formalize crypto settlement for foreign trade while moving it into a regulated framework.