Russia to launch regulated crypto trading by end-2026 with 300,000-ruble retail cap
- —Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble annual cap per intermediary after passing a test
- —BTC, ETH and USDT are under consideration for retail; qualified investors get a wider list with no cap
- —Crypto exchangers and digital depositories must register by July 1, 2027
- —VTB, T-Bank and Sberbank have gained access to the registries; Sberbank plans a December launch
Why it matters: A legal retail crypto infrastructure is taking shape in Russia, potentially expanding local demand for BTC, ETH and USDT.
Source: CoinSpot
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