Russia’s largest bank accepts crypto as collateral for loans. Sberbank is preparing a revolutionary offering for its corporate clients. Key details of the new model: - New Russian regulations regarding digital assets take effect on September 1, 2026. - Sberbank is launching loans for businesses secured directly by Bitcoin. - Plans include expanding collateral options to include Ethereum and Tether, pending official approval from the Central Bank of Russia. - Businesses will receive traditional fiat financing without needing to liquidate their crypto assets. As Russian companies seek alternatives to blocked payment channels, the banking system is beginning to officially integrate cryptocurrencies.