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Luxembourg vs Russia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Russia

Russia

Legal
Partially Regulated

Luxembourg is a major European hub for crypto and blockchain financial services. The CSSF regulates VASPs and crypto-related investment funds. Crypto held for more than 6 months is generally exempt from capital gains tax for individuals, making it attractive for long-term holders. Luxembourg hosts several prominent crypto exchanges and fund administrators.

Russia's crypto regulation is complex and evolving. The 2021 'On Digital Financial Assets' law recognizes crypto as property but bans its use as a means of payment. Mining was legalized and regulated in 2024 under a new mining law. Crypto is taxed as income at 13-15%. The CBR pushed for a total ban on crypto trading but was overruled by the government, which favors regulation. International sanctions have complicated Russia's crypto landscape.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0-42%
Tax Rate 13-15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier)
Regulator CBR (Central Bank of Russia), Ministry of Finance
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework; Luxembourg hosts major stablecoin issuers
Stablecoin Rules Crypto payments banned; digital ruble CBDC introduced
Key Points
  • CSSF oversees VASPs under the Luxembourg AML/CFT framework
  • Individuals holding crypto for 6+ months are generally exempt from capital gains tax
  • Short-term gains taxed at progressive income tax rates up to 42%
  • Major hub for crypto investment funds and blockchain companies
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from December 2024
Key Points
  • Digital Financial Assets law (2021) recognizes crypto as property but bans use as payment
  • Crypto mining officially legalized and regulated under 2024 mining legislation
  • Crypto income taxed at 13% (up to RUB 5M) or 15% (above RUB 5M)
  • Domestic crypto exchanges not legally operating; P2P trading widespread. CBR framework Dec 2025 targeting July 2026.
  • International sanctions have increased interest in crypto for cross-border transfers
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