CryptoMedium•11 November 2026•
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Russian Central Bank to Permit Bitcoin Trading on Local Exchanges
Key Facts
1The Russian central bank will allow Bitcoin trading on local exchanges starting November 22, 2026.
2This shift comes after years of opposition from the Russian central bank toward crypto exchanges.
The Russian central bank will allow Bitcoin trading on local exchanges starting November 22, 2026. BeInCrypto reported that this shift marks the end of years of opposition from the central bank toward cryptocurrency trading platforms.
The move is a strategic shift designed to bypass international payment hurdles and secondary US sanctions that have restricted traditional currency settlements. This policy reversal represents a significant change in Russia's regulatory stance on digital assets to support its financial infrastructure.
Significant Russian economic data is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026, including the annual and monthly inflation rates as well as the annual GDP growth rate.