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Join us at the meetup «Web3 Localization: Which Markets Will Emerge in Russia Under New Regulation? DFA, Stablecoins, Custody».
We’ll discuss how the Russian digital asset market is changing, the role of DFA, custody solutions, banking infrastructure, security, and DeFi mechanics under the new legal framework. We’ll talk with speakers from CFA.RF, MSAL, HSE University, Custos, MIPT, Pessimistic Security, Symbiosis, MEV-X, and other projects.
Agenda
Global DeFi experience: what applies in Russia?
The bill does not formally prohibit interaction with DeFi protocols, but operations outside the licensed regime lose legal protection in Russia. On July 1, 2026, requirements for operations through licensed intermediaries come into force — this defines a narrow corridor for the legal use of DeFi mechanics inside the country. Crypto loans without a licensed Russian intermediary will be explicitly prohibited.
Panel participants:
Alexander Khailuk — Lead Researcher, Barter
Andrey Seoev — CEO, MEV-X
The role of DFA in Russia in 2026 and 2027
By the end of 2025, the DFA market in Russia was estimated at 1.5 trillion rubles — versus 50 billion rubles in 2023. On January 1, 2026, the classification of DFA by investor type changed, and in March 2026 the government approved a package of bills reforming digital asset circulation. In 2027, the tax conditions for debt DFA and traditional bonds are expected to be aligned — which should trigger explosive market capitalization growth.
Panel participants:
Mikhail Iontsev — Associate Professor, Banking Law Department, MSAL; Associate Professor, HSE University
Nikolay Zhuravlev — Director, CFA.RF
TBA
Banking services: MPC, Custody. What do banks really need?
The Bank of Russia is preparing a «simplified licensing» regime for digital asset custodians starting January 2026. Systemic banks may get the right to act as brokers and custodians for legal entities and qualified investors with segregated asset storage.
Panel participants:
Alexander Nikolaev — Custos, MIPT, Symbiosis
Mikhail Voronov — author of AquaVM, ex-Fluence
Security and protection market: niches and developments
With the introduction of licensed infrastructure, requirements for on-chain investigations, compliance, and the protection of custody solutions are rising sharply. International CARF rules oblige crypto platforms, including DeFi, to collect user data and report it to tax authorities.
Panel participants:
Grigory Osipov — independent crypto investigations expert
Alexander Seleznev — CEO, Pessimistic Security
Venue
Address: Moscow, Nikitsky Boulevard 7B, «Svetly Loft»
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