According to Cointelegraph, Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, plans to establish a cryptocurrency trading infrastructure by December 1, 2026, including an off-chain digital depository to record client cryptocurrency holdings and handle the majority of transactions. Meanwhile, Russia’s legislative body has completed the final review of its first comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory bill, which will take effect on September 1, 2026. The framework regulates five categories of market participants—exchanges, brokers, asset managers, custodians, and exchange service providers—and places overall supervision under the Central Bank of Russia.
Russia's Sberbank to Build Crypto Trading Infrastructure by December 2026
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Russia’s Sberbank aims to launch a crypto trading infrastructure by December 1, 2026, including an off-chain depository for customer crypto assets. The plan aligns with new crypto asset classification rules under a finalized regulatory bill set to take effect on September 1, 2026. The framework will regulate exchanges, brokers, and custodians, with oversight by the Central Bank of Russia. The bill also addresses liquidity and crypto markets, ensuring compliance for key participants in the sector.
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