Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, is preparing to activate a suite of crypto trading infrastructure by December 1, 2026, a move that positions the state-controlled lender at the forefront of the country’s regulated digital asset market. The plan includes launching a crypto wallet and a digital depository within its mainstream retail and investment platforms, contingent on the finalization of Russia’s long-awaited crypto legislation.

First Deputy Chairman Kirill Tsarev outlined the timeline to RBC, as reported by RB.ru, signaling that the bank is moving from a posture of readiness to an execution phase. The services are expected to appear inside Sberbank Online, the bank’s flagship retail app, and SberInvestments, its brokerage…