According to Bitcoin Magazine, Russia's Central Bank approved exchanges to begin organized cryptocurrency trading on November 22, 2026, once they obtain regulatory clearance on their trading rules. The ordinance, registered by the Justice Ministry on November 3 and published by the regulator on Wednesday, takes effect 10 days after publication.
Non-qualified investors can purchase Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether's USDT through brokers or registered crypto exchanges, with purchases capped at 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,600) annually through a single intermediary. Moscow Exchange, Russia's largest trading venue, plans to launch Bitcoin and crypto trading on December 1.