Russian Central Bank clarifies: Exchanges may begin organized cryptocurrency trading as early as November 22
According to reports by TASS and Interfax on November 11, the Bank of Russia said domestic exchanges may begin organized cryptocurrency trading from November 22, 2026, provided their trading rules are approved by the central bank. The Ministry of Justice registered the relevant directive on November 3. The first assets available for trading will be Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. The related retail rules take effect on November 17. Ordinary investors may purchase up to 300,000 rubles (about $3,630) per year through each intermediary, after passing a test. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch pilot trading on December 1. Cryptocurrency payments remain prohibited in Russia.
Sources: TASS/Interfax, BeInCrypto, CoinCentral, November 11–12, 2026
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According to reports by TASS and Interfax on November 11, the Bank of Russia said domestic exchanges may begin organized cryptocurrency trading from November 22, 2026, provided their trading rules are approved by the central bank. The Ministry of Justice registered the relevant directive on November 3. The first assets available for trading will be Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. The related retail rules take effect on November 17. Ordinary investors may purchase up to 300,000 rubles (about $3,630) per year through each intermediary, after passing a test. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch pilot trading on December 1. Cryptocurrency payments remain prohibited in Russia.
Sources: TASS/Interfax, BeInCrypto, CoinCentral, November 11–12, 2026
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