Russia Crypto News: Bank Opens First Exchange License Window Oct 5

Russia Crypto News: First Exchange License Window Opens Oct 5

In the latest Russia crypto news, the Bank of Russia has confirmed that the application window for its new crypto exchange registration process opens on October 5, 2026, under Federal Law No. 282-FZ, "On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights." 

According to the Bank of Russia's official navigator page, operators seeking a Russia crypto exchange can submit documents starting that date. 

This crypto news today marks a real, verified step in Russia's Bank of Russia crypto regulation drive, though the review itself does not conclude overnight, as of September 27, 2026.

When Will Russia Issue Crypto Licenses to Exchanges?

The regulator's page confirms that regulations under Federal Law 282-FZ take effect October 5, 2026, opening the Bank of Russia crypto exchange registration window. 

However, the regulator reviews each application for up to 60 working days, so no license lands the very next day, despite claims circulating on social media about a one-day turnaround.

This CBR crypto license October rollout builds on the broader Russia digital currency that already took effect September 1, 2026, under thefull text of the digital currency law, and follows the Russia crypto licensing 2026 push that began when the was signed in August.