Derived from MetaEra, Russia's Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and St. Petersburg Exchange (SPB) have announced plans to launch crypto trading services in 2026, following the Central Bank of Russia's (CBR) new regulatory framework. The framework allows both retail and qualified investors to participate, with retail investors capped at 300,000 rubles annually, while qualified investors face no limits (excluding privacy coins).
Russia's Major Stock Exchanges to Launch Crypto Trading in 2026
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Russia's Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and St. Petersburg Exchange (SPB) will begin crypto trading in 2026 under the Central Bank of Russia's new framework. The rules align with EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allowing retail and qualified investors to trade. Retail investors are limited to 300,000 rubles annually, while qualified investors face no caps—except for privacy coins. The move reflects evolving crypto exchange regulations in the region.
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