Russia’s Major Stock Exchanges Prepare to Launch Crypto Trading
TLDR:
- Moscow and St. Petersburg exchanges confirm technical readiness for cryptocurrency trading by 2026.
- Unqualified investors face 300,000 ruble annual limit while qualified investors trade unrestricted.
- Bank of Russia prohibits anonymous cryptocurrencies and domestic payment use for digital assets.
- Legislative framework completion targeted for July 2026 with enforcement beginning July 2027.
Russia’s two largest stock exchanges are gearing up to introduce cryptocurrency trading platforms following the Central Bank’s approval of new regulatory guidelines.
The Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange have confirmed their technical readiness and expressed strong support for the comprehensive framework expected…
