Wellll, I've heard somewhere that  Russia can legalize bitcoin and other crypto-currencies as early as next year. The Bank of Russia and profile departments now determine what status they should get. At any given time, the state must know who is on both sides of the financial chain. If there is a transaction, the people who conduct it must understand who they are buying from and to whom they are selling, just like with banking transactions

The Bank of Russia and the relevant departments are developing a joint position regarding the status of the crypto currency. According to him, afterwards, approaches to their regulation will be determined.