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Stablecoins, cross-border settlement, the CIS countries and the practical realities of crypto payments
September 15, 2026
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10:30 – 11:00 – gathering of guests
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The office of the international law firm White Stone is located at: Moscow, 1 Tverskaya‑Yamskaya Street, 25, building 1.
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Crypto Payments After Russia’s New Digital Currency Law
Russia is introducing a new regulatory framework for digital currencies. But the most important question for businesses is not only what the new law says — it is how crypto payments will actually work under the new rules.
We will look at the new framework through the lens of real payment flows: how stablecoins fit into domestic and cross-border settlements, what changes as foreign trade payments move beyond the Russian Experimental Legal Regime, how Russia compares with other CIS jurisdictions, and what role intermediaries will play. Particular attention will be given to the practical constraints that shape cross-border crypto payments in reality.
This event will be jointly hosted by White Stone and the Blockchain Lawyers Forum, marking the launch of the BLF Russian Hub.
We will look at the new framework through the lens of real payment flows: how stablecoins fit into domestic and cross-border settlements, what changes as foreign trade payments move beyond the Russian Experimental Legal Regime, how Russia compares with other CIS jurisdictions, and what role intermediaries will play. Particular attention will be given to the practical constraints that shape cross-border crypto payments in reality.
This event will be jointly hosted by White Stone and the Blockchain Lawyers Forum, marking the launch of the BLF Russian Hub.
Programme
Russia’s new digital currency framework
a brief overview of the new regulatory architecture, the transition towards a regulated market and what the reform means for Russian and foreign market participants
Stablecoins and payments in Russia
the restrictions on domestic crypto payments, the Bank of Russia’s approach to stablecoins and their issuance, and the potential role of stablecoins in the Russian market
Cross-border payments: from the ELR to the new framework
how digital currencies may be used in foreign trade settlements, where stablecoins fit into the new model and how the permanent regime differs from the experimental one
Crypto payments across the CIS countries
how Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other CIS jurisdictions approach domestic and cross-border crypto payments, whether the rules differ for individuals and businesses, and what regulated infrastructure is available in practice
Intermediaries in the payment chain
the role of banks, exchanges, payment agents and other service providers, and when their activities may fall within licensing or other regulatory requirements
Risks and practical implementation
sanctions, AML and compliance requirements, foreign exchange control, transaction documentation and the practical issues businesses face when building cross-border crypto payment flows
Why this matters
The new law may provide a legal route for crypto-based cross-border settlements, but regulation is only one part of the equation. A payment also depends on the asset being used, the jurisdictions involved, access to banking and crypto infrastructure, and the intermediaries connecting the payer with the recipient.
Stablecoins add another layer to the discussion: while they are increasingly used as a settlement asset in practice, their legal treatment and permitted payment functions differ significantly across CIS jurisdictions.
The event will focus on this intersection between law and actual payment infrastructure — where a legally permissible transaction may still face sanctions, compliance, licensing or operational constraints.
Stablecoins add another layer to the discussion: while they are increasingly used as a settlement asset in practice, their legal treatment and permitted payment functions differ significantly across CIS jurisdictions.
The event will focus on this intersection between law and actual payment infrastructure — where a legally permissible transaction may still face sanctions, compliance, licensing or operational constraints.
Speakers
- Alexandra FedotovaLawyer, a lеgal expert specialising in digital assets, cross-border structuring and payment regulationShe structured a $5M venture round at a $40M post-money valuation involving 12 institutional investors including Binance and OKX and designed the legal and business-model for a payment service provider handling around $2M a month. She is a member of the Association of Digital Rights Market Experts and of working groups on digital-asset regulation, helping draft proposals for the Bank of Russia. She teaches on digital financial assets and cryptocurrency, and publishes on stablecoins, tokenisation and decentralised finance.
- Elizaveta LobutevaUK-qualified solicitor with an LL.M. in International Business Law from King’s College London, specialising in business law, crypto-assets and digital regulationShe advises Web3 and FinTech businesses on international business structuring, corporate and transactional matters. Her expertise focuses on the regulatory treatment of stablecoins and payment models, including licensing, cross-border transactions, AML and sanctions-related considerations. She also lectures and publishes on stablecoin regulation and the evolving legal framework for digital assets.
- Alexandra FedotovaLawyer, a lеgal expert specialising in digital assets, cross-border structuring and payment regulationShe structured a $ 5M venture round at a $ 40M post-money valuation involving 12 institutional investors including Binance and OKX and designed the legal and business-model for a payment service provider handling around $ 2M a month. She is a member of the Association of Digital Rights Market Experts and of working groups on digital-asset regulation, helping draft proposals for the Bank of Russia. She teaches on digital financial assets and cryptocurrency, and publishes on stablecoins, tokenisation and decentralised finance.
- Elizaveta LobutevaUK-qualified solicitor with an LL.M. in International Business Law from King’s College London, specialising in business law, crypto-assets and digital regulationShe advises Web3 and FinTech businesses on international business structuring, corporate and transactional matters. Her expertise focuses on the regulatory treatment of stablecoins and payment models, including licensing, cross-border transactions, AML and sanctions-related considerations. She also lectures and publishes on stablecoin regulation and the evolving legal framework for digital assets.
The discussion will also feature invited legal and industry experts. Additional speakers will be announced later.
Who should attend
The event will be relevant to in-house counsel, crypto and FinTech businesses, payment providers and intermediaries, compliance professionals, and companies involved in cross-border trade or exploring the use of digital currencies for international settlements.
The event will be held in Russian/English.
Registration
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