• Russia plans to approve USD Coin for its regulated cryptocurrency market alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether.
• The proposal would allow retail crypto investing under a regulated framework with annual limits for non-professional investors.
• Officials said the move supports broader crypto market development while maintaining eligibility and compliance requirements.

Russia’s Finance Ministry said USD Coin will be added to the country’s approved cryptocurrency list alongside Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and Tether.

The decision marks a change from earlier indications by the Central Bank of Russia that no additional cryptocurrencies would be added to the approved list.

“USDC will also be approved,” said Russian Deputy Finance…