The Central Bank of Russia has finalized rules allowing trading platforms to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading to retail investors, effective November 17. Non-accredited investors can purchase up to 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,700) worth of cryptocurrency annually through each intermediary, while accredited investors are not subject to this limit. All investors must pass a mandatory test before trading.
Related services can be provided by securities firms, asset management institutions, and cryptocurrency trading service providers. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1st. Direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading between individuals will be prohibited from July 1st, 2027.
