Moscow Exchange to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading for Retail Investors in December

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1Russia's largest stock exchange is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading for retail investors in December 2026.

The Moscow Exchange is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading for retail investors in December 2026. Benzinga reported that the move aims to integrate digital assets into Russia's established financial market infrastructure, providing regulated access to crypto trading.

The exchange's plan includes the introduction of spot trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the USDT stablecoin. This development follows regulatory shifts in Russia designed to bring digital assets under the umbrella of official financial institutions amid broader global institutional adoption.