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SPB Exchange plans to launch organized crypto trading by end of 2026

  • —SPB Exchange is building a settlement digital depository for crypto trading
  • —Asset list will be based on liquidity, investor demand and central bank rules
  • —Moscow Exchange targets December 1, 2026 for organized crypto trading
  • —Russia's crypto regulation law took effect on September 1, 2026
Why it matters: Organized crypto trading in Russia would open regulated access for institutions and retail, though the central bank will set investor eligibility.
Source: CoinSpot
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