Russia Clears Crypto Exchange Trading Starting Nov. 22
The Bank of Russia directive allows domestic exchanges to list cryptocurrencies under new regulatory oversight starting Nov. 22.
Russia has cleared domestic exchanges to begin cryptocurrency trading on Nov. 22, 2026, following the registration of a central bank directive by the Ministry of Justice, according to an Interfax report.
The new framework requires trading venues to receive central bank approval for their operational rules before offering digital assets through the nation's financial infrastructure.
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Regulatory Requirements and Reporting
Exchanges launching cryptocurrency trading must register market participants, maintain separate records of orders and transactions, and calculate price metrics including current, weighted average, market, and closing prices. Platforms must report ongoing trading activity to the Bank of Russia using established reporting systems currently applied to traditional financial instruments.
The regulatory scope covers brokers, trust managers, and central counterparties involved in trading execution, ensuring full regulatory access to market data.
Investor Rules and Moscow Exchange Launch
The directive follows a Nov. 6 regulatory decision that approved Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT for retail access starting Nov. 17. Nonqualified retail investors will be permitted to purchase up to 300,000 rubles in digital currencies per intermediary per year, provided they complete a knowledge test and risk acknowledgment. Qualified investors face no annual limits.
Moscow Exchange plans to launch trading for Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT on Dec. 1, 2026. The platform has been testing transactions with professional market participants and will utilize a partner digital depository for custody and settlement arrangements without acquiring a separate crypto license.
Key facts
- The Russian Ministry of Justice registered a Bank of Russia directive setting rules for organized cryptocurrency trading.
- Domestic exchanges may start offering cryptocurrency trading on Nov. 22, 2026, upon central bank approval.
- Moscow Exchange plans to open trading in Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT on Dec. 1, 2026.
- Nonqualified retail investors face a 300,000-ruble annual purchase cap per intermediary.
Source: crypto.news
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