Russia opens crypto exchange registration on October 5, but retail asset list still pending
- —Electronic application form for exchange operators opens October 5, 2026
- —Regulator decision window: 30 working days for exchanges, 60 for digital depositories
- —Some banks and brokers may use a faster notification route until September 1, 2027
- —Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble annual purchase cap per intermediary
Why it matters: Admission rules alone do not mean regulated retail trading is live: it depends on decisions on individual firms and on the separate asset list.
Source: CryptoSlate