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Russia vs Rwanda

Crypto regulation comparison

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Russia

Russia

Rwanda

Rwanda

Partially Regulated
Restricted

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.

Rwanda is developing a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. The NBR and Capital Markets Authority are drafting a law requiring VASPs to obtain CMA licenses. The draft law prohibits crypto as legal tender, bans mining and crypto ATMs, and imposes fines up to 30M RWF and imprisonment for unlicensed operators.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 13-15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CBR (Central Bank of Russia), Ministry of Finance
Regulator National Bank of Rwanda (NBR), Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Stablecoin Rules Crypto payments banned; digital ruble CBDC introduced
Stablecoin Rules Draft law prohibits crypto as payment; mining and crypto ATMs banned
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
Key Points
  • Draft law requires VASPs to obtain licenses from Capital Markets Authority
  • Crypto prohibited as legal tender or payment method under draft law
  • Crypto mining, crypto ATMs, and mixer/tumbler services banned
  • Penalties include fines up to 30M RWF and up to 5 years imprisonment
  • Framework driven by FATF compliance on AML requirements
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