Cryptocurrency will no longer save you from debts: in Russia, bailiffs have been granted the right to seize Bitcoin and other digital assets
A new mechanism for debt collection using cryptocurrency has come into effect in Russia. From September 1, 2026, bailiffs received a legally established ability to seize digital currencies and digital rights of debtors. Now, in order to foreclose on assets that are recorded through digital depositories, it is sufficient to send a corresponding order to the organization maintaining their records.