CryptoMedium•9 November 2026•
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Bank of Russia Approves Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT for Retail Trading
Key Facts
1The Bank of Russia designated Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT as the only cryptocurrencies non-qualified investors are permitted to trade.
2The new cryptocurrency trading rules for retail investors are scheduled to take effect on November 17, 2026.
The Bank of Russia designated Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT as the only cryptocurrencies non-qualified investors are permitted to trade. According to CoinMarketCap, the new cryptocurrency trading rules for retail investors are scheduled to take effect on November 17, 2026.
The central bank aims to establish a controlled environment for retail crypto participation while limiting exposure to more volatile or less transparent digital assets. This regulatory development precedes the release of Russia's annual GDP growth and inflation rate data, which are scheduled for November 13, 2026.