[Bank of Russia Introduces New Financial Knowledge Test, Eases Requirements for Qualified Investors] Odaily Planet Daily News – The Bank of Russia announced that individuals who pass a financial and banking knowledge test and obtain documents such as the Qualifin Certificate issued by the National Finance Association (NFA) or the Investor Certificate from the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) can be recognized as qualified investors by brokers or management companies. The new regulations will take effect on August 31. Previously, the Bank of Russia only recognized international certifications in fields such as financial analysis, investment consulting, asset management, and risk management. According to recently passed cryptocurrency regulatory rules, the annual purchase limit for non-qualified investors buying cryptocurrencies through a single licensed intermediary is 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,800), while the limit for qualified investors is 10 times that amount. Bank of Russia Deputy Governor Mikhail Mamuta stated that the focus of the test is to enhance investors' financial knowledge, enabling them to understand and manage related risks before trading complex instruments. (Bitcoin.com News)