Bitcoin Trading Launches on Russian Exchanges

Russia’s Major Exchanges to Launch Crypto Trading Post-Regulation

• Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and St. Petersburg Exchange plan to offer crypto trading after the legal framework is established.
• The Bank of Russia’s proposal allows retail investors a transaction limit of up to 300,000 rubles annually on liquid tokens.
• Professional investors face no transaction caps but are restricted from purchasing anonymous crypto.
• The proposed regulations classify crypto as high-risk and prohibit its use for domestic payments.
• Final legislative changes are expected by July 1, 2026, with enforcement starting July 1, 2027.

Russia’s leading exchanges, MOEX and St. Petersburg Exchange, are set to launch crypto trading once new regulations are in place. The framework limits retail transactions but offers no caps for professional investors, highlighting a cautious approach to integrating crypto into the financial system.