Russia's Moscow Exchange will begin offering Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading on December 1, marking the country's first regulated digital currency market. The platform will operate on the exchange's stock market infrastructure with clearing through the National Clearing Center. Trading will run from early morning to late evening Moscow time, with same-day and next-day settlement options available.
The launch follows Russian crypto legislation that took effect in September, which allows regulated trading but prohibits using digital currencies for payments. US sanctions have covered the exchange and clearing house since mid-2024, and the EU added sanctions in July 2026, raising questions about operational challenges and potential demand for trading on a restricted platform.
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