CryptoMedium•7 November 2026•
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Russia to Open Retail Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT on November 17
Key Facts
1Russia's central bank is allowing retail investors to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT starting November 17, 2026.
2The decision includes investment caps and the exclusion of other digital assets like XRP from the initial list.
Russia's central bank is allowing retail investors to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT starting November 17, 2026. CryptoTicker reported that the decision includes investment caps and the exclusion of other digital assets, such as XRP, from the initial retail list.
The move follows a regulatory shift to integrate digital assets into the Russian financial system under controlled conditions and specific investment limits. While the initial access is restricted to three major assets, the broader economic context shows Russia's Manufacturing PMI was recorded at 49.9 on November 2, 2026.