Criminal code amendment threatens Russian crypto traders with jail time

The new legislation aims to increase penalties for money laundering, categorizing transactions by ordinary individuals as illegal. Affected individuals may face imprisonment for up to three years for aiding criminals.

Law experts warn that if enacted, the law could broadly criminalize crypto trading activities. The uncertainty in the definitions could result in severe consequences for many involved in the digital asset space.

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