CryptoMedium•6 November 2026•
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Russia's Central Bank Approves Retail Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT
Key Facts
1Russia's central bank has officially approved the trading of Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT for retail investors.
Russia's central bank has officially approved the trading of Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT for retail investors. Crypto Briefing reported that the new framework allows non-qualified investors to access these digital assets through brokers, asset managers, and exchanges, subject to an annual purchase cap of 300,000 rubles per intermediary.
The decision follows previous plans by the Moscow Exchange to launch regulated crypto trading and reflects a significant shift in Russia's stance toward digital assets. The central bank selected the approved assets based on liquidity, market capitalization, and trading volume, requiring retail participants to complete assessment tests and risk reviews before entering transactions.