Russia restricts cross-border USDT cash-outs
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A report dated October 20, 2026, stated that the Central Bank of Russia and commercial banks had begun intercepting related transactions: Traders purchase USDT through platforms in CIS countries such as Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, then exchange it for cash rubles in Russia. This arbitrage takes advantage of the price difference between digital USDT and cash USDT, generating a profit of at least 2% per transaction. Russian monetary authorities believe that such transactions pose risks involving unclear sources of funds and money laundering. The transition period will end on July 1, 2027, after which it will no longer be feasible to purchase Tether from CIS platforms through Russian bank accounts and cash it out domestically; P2P cryptocurrency transactions and transfers to self-custodial wallets will also be prohibited.
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The Central Bank of Russia and commercial banks have begun intercepting transactions in which USDT is purchased through Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and other CIS countries, then exchanged for cash rubles in Russia. The arbitrage exploits the price difference between digital USDT and cash USDT, generating returns of at least 2% per transaction, but Russian monetary authorities believe it poses money-laundering risks due to unknown sources of funds. The transition period will end on July 1, 2027, after which buying Tether through CIS platforms via Russian bank accounts and cashing it out domestically will no longer be possible; P2P cryptocurrency transactions and transfers to self-custody wallets will also be prohibited.
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