Hardware wallet sales have seen a significant surge in Russia, with some retailers reporting over double the usual demand. This increase is attributed to the upcoming implementation of new cryptocurrency regulations. Wildberries' average price for hardware wallets fell 13% to 7,900 rubles, indicating increased competition and lower prices.
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"Russian Hardware Wallet Sales Surge Ahead of New Crypto Regulations" — CoinDesk
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Retailers M.Video and Wildberries have seen a significant rise in sales, but neither has commented on what specifically is driving this renewed interest.