Maria Girich on cryptocurrencies TRUMP and MELANIA

Maria Girich, Researcher, International Best Practice Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta whether Russians can legally buy Trump's cryptocurrency.

The expert noted that despite the current ban in Russia on transactions involving buying and selling goods or services in exchange for crypto, there are no restrictions on investment. Therefore, it is legal to buy cryptocurrency on foreign platforms that operate with RF nationals, provided that taxes are paid. Moreover, the investor must submit a tax declaration independently.

When choosing a foreign platform for buying cryptocurrencies, Girich advised to focus on licenses, which can be checked on the website of regulators (central bank or financial markets authorities). In addition, it is important to remember that such platforms are obliged to identify the investor as a user (through the collection of passport and other data) and monitor all transactions. In particular, the origin of the funds used to purchase cryptocurrency, goals of the transaction, etc., can be verified.

Tuesday, 21.01.2025