Vladimir Putin
President of Russia, serving since 2012
President, Russia
Background
Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer. He has served as President of Russia since 2012.
On August 4 he signed a law that for the first time comprehensively regulates digital currencies in Russia.
Key facts
- Current office
- President of Russia since 2012source
- Born
- 7 October 1952, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg)source
- Digital currency law signed
- signed a law on August 4 that for the first time comprehensively regulates the circulation of digital currenciessource
- Law takes effect
- core provisions take effect on September 1, 2026source
- Retail purchase cap
- RUB300,000 ($3,700) a year per intermediarysource
WYDE coverage of Vladimir Putin
WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about Vladimir Putin, from Aug 8, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026. Vladimir Putin is the regulator in 2 stories. The most recent is A Judge Ordered Meta to Pay $567 Million, Another Gave HHS Until Noon, and the Farm Bill Died by One Vote. Over 63,000 Meals..
A Judge Ordered Meta to Pay $567 Million, Another Gave HHS Until Noon, and the Farm Bill Died by One Vote. Over 63,000 Meals.
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Aug 8, 2026 · 8 min read · Regulator
Crypto & DeFiPutin Signs Russia's First Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Law
Starting September 1, retail investors can buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies through licensed intermediaries with a 300,000 ruble annual cap, while domestic crypto payments stay banned and foreign trade settlements get explicit legal cover.
Aug 8, 2026 · 3 min read · Regulator
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Sources
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