🇷🇺💔💰 Crypto Divorce Drama: Russia Says “We Want Half!”

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Ah, the land of vodka, bears, and now, crypto divorce battles! 🦸‍♂️💔 The Russian parliament, in a move that screams “we’re keeping up with the times, comrade!” is pondering a draft bill that would slap the “marital property” label on cryptocurrency. That’s right, if you’ve been stacking Sats during your marriage, your ex might soon be eyeing that Bitcoin like it’s the last jar of pickles in the fridge. 🥒💸

The Great Crypto Divide: Russia’s Draft Bill Details

Igor Antropenko, a chap from the State Duma’s Industry and Trade Committee (representing the ruling United Russia party, of course), has decided it’s high time to update the Family Code. 📜✨ The draft law, now sitting on Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s desk like a ticking time bomb, has also been shared with the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) for a good old-fashioned review. 🕵️‍♂️

The proposal? Tweak Articles 34 and 36 of the Family Code to ensure that any crypto acquired during the blissful (or not-so-blissful) years of marriage is considered joint property. But don’t worry, your pre-marriage Bitcoin stash or that sweet crypto inheritance from your eccentric uncle? That’s still yours. Unless your spouse has a lawyer who’s read too many fantasy novels. 🧙‍♂️⚖️

Legal and Social Rationale (or, Why Lawyers Love Crypto)

Antropenko, bless his heart, is all about clarity. He reckons without these rules, spouses might start hiding crypto like it’s a secret stash of chocolate. 🍫🕵️‍♀️ And let’s face it, divorce proceedings are already a barrel of laughs-why not add a bit of blockchain drama? He also points out that the current legal fog conflicts with Article 19 of the Russian Constitution, which promises equality before the law. Because nothing says “equality” like splitting a Bitcoin down the middle. ⚖️💔

The bill also nods to the fact that Russians are increasingly treating crypto like it’s the new matryoshka doll-a must-have for savings and investments. 🇷🇺🚀

On the Regulatory Front (or, The CBR’s Cautious Waltz)

The Central Bank of Russia has always been a bit of a wallflower when it comes to decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. They’ve kept them in an experimental legal regime (ELR), mostly for international settlements. But fear not, they’ve hinted at expanding crypto regulation in 2026, just in time for the next wave of divorce filings. 🕺💃 Meanwhile, using crypto for payments outside the ELR? Still a no-go. 🚫

Despite the restrictions, Russian courts have occasionally recognized crypto as property, and there have been cases where the state has seized digital assets in criminal proceedings. Because nothing says “we mean business” like confiscating someone’s Dogecoin. 🐶⚖️

Russia’s Growing Crypto Market (or, When 20 Million Russians Can’t Be Wrong)

Russia’s crypto scene is as vibrant as a babushka’s headscarf. 🧕✨ Estimates suggest around 20 million citizens own cryptocurrency, with holdings totaling over $40 billion. Chainalysis data reveals that between July 2024 and June 2025, Russia raked in more than $376 billion in crypto transactions, making it one of Europe’s crypto heavyweights. 💪💰

If this draft law passes, it’ll bring some much-needed clarity for couples navigating the choppy waters of marriage and divorce in the digital age. Because nothing says “I do” like a prenup with a blockchain clause. 💍⛓️

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions, or, Everything You Were Too Afraid to Ask)

Has Russia legalized crypto?

Da, comrade! 🇷🇺✅ Russia legalized digital financial asset (DFA) transactions in July 2020. In 2025, they’re tightening the screws with stricter laws to balance innovation and security. Because nothing says “innovation” like a bit of red tape. 📜🔒

Is Binance banned in Russia?

Binance has largely packed its bags and left Russia. 🧳 In September 2023, they sold their entire Russian business to CommEX. While they initially kept the lights on for a few loyal users, they’ve been scaling back faster than a retreating army. By March 2024, CommEX announced its closure, leaving Binance in full exit mode. So, if you’re in Russia, don’t expect a Binance welcome mat anytime soon. 🚪

Which government body handles crypto regulation in Russia?

The Bank of Russia is the crypto czar. 🏦 They’re the ones tightening rules, issuing licenses (VASP), and trying to fit digital assets into the financial system like a square peg in a round hole. 🔨⚙️

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2025-10-22 11:51