At launch: Bitcoin ($TSMB BTC), Ether ($MSTRB ETH) and USDT. Traded like stocks, cleared by NCC, from 6:50 AM to 11:50 PM Moscow time. No futures at start, only Spot.
2. WHO CAN TRADE?
Retail investors must pass a test and are capped at 300,000 RUB per year. Qualified investors have no limit. Sberbank will also launch trading in its app on Dec 1.
3. WHY IT MATTERS?
More Access: Millions will get crypto inside their bank apps.
Growing Adoption: Traditional banks are finally entering crypto.
Clearer Rules: Regulation reduces P2P scam risk, but crypto payments remain banned inside Russia.
2. WHO CAN TRADE?
Retail investors must pass a test and are capped at 300,000 RUB per year. Qualified investors have no limit. Sberbank will also launch trading in its app on Dec 1.
3. WHY IT MATTERS?
More Access: Millions will get crypto inside their bank apps.
Growing Adoption: Traditional banks are finally entering crypto.
Clearer Rules: Regulation reduces P2P scam risk, but crypto payments remain banned inside Russia.