
Russia expands crypto trading access for institutions
- Russia approved wider access to crypto-linked trading products for qualified investors.
- The move includes products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether’s USDT.
- The central bank is expanding regulated crypto investment access for institutions.
The Bank of Russia approved wider access to crypto-linked trading products for qualified investors, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH), and Tether (CRYPTO:USDT).
The decision gives institutional and professional investors broader access to regulated crypto investment products.
The approval covers trading products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT under Russia’s regulatory framework.
The decision does not allow unrestricted retail cryptocurrency trading across Russia.
Russia has been developing digital asset rules while keeping restrictions on crypto payments.
The move shows Russia’s growing focus on regulated crypto investment products for institutions.
The Bank of Russia continues to shape the country’s digital asset rules through regulated investment and trading policies.

