Aksakov: The digital financial assets and cryptocurrency markets will be the focus in 2026

In 2026, Russian legislators will focus their efforts on developing the digital financial asset (DFA) market, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins. This was announced by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, summing up the financial market discussions at the XI Banking Law Conference.

Main Areas of Work

Aksakov noted that digital finance will be one of the key topics in 2026, along with Islamic banking and the fight against fraud. Legislators plan to prioritize creating a legal framework in these areas.

Readiness for New Regulation

The deputy recalled that the Bank of Russia has already expressed its readiness to introduce new regulations in the field of cryptocurrencies. This week, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Vladimir Chistyukhin announced the possibility of easing the rules governing cryptocurrency circulation, as well as plans to discuss with the Ministry of Finance the classification of stablecoins as a separate asset category.

Tax Conditions and Bills

Aksakov also announced that starting in 2024, tax conditions for debt digital financial assets (DFAs) and traditional bonds are planned to be equalized. This, he said, should facilitate a significant expansion of the digital financial asset market.

Furthermore, on December 3, a bill regulating the issuance of DFAs secured by mortgages was introduced to the State Duma. Aksakov emphasized that this will expand the use of digital assets and increase the number of financing options.

Prospects for DFA Integration

"This will open up opportunities for integrating DFAs with the housing market and other assets, strengthening the investment role of digital finance as an alternative to bank lending and traditional bonds," the deputy noted.

In Conclusion

Thus, in 2026, Russian legislators intend to actively develop the digital financial market, which could lead to significant changes in the country's financial sector.