27 stories about Russia from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 15, 2026.
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has approval to offer both crypto custody and exchange services under the country’s new crypto law. It plans to add Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT to apps used by 110 million retail clients, though the report does not give a launch date.
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to let all its clients trade cryptocurrency starting December 1. It is already testing Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading in its app, but the report does not specify which services or restrictions will apply at launch.
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has received approval from the Bank of Russia to custody bitcoin and facilitate transfers. This approval, announced Wednesday, makes Sberbank the first Russian bank permitted to keep records of digital currency transactions and handle transfers of bitcoin and other digital assets.
Russia has registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians, including Sberbank, its largest bank. Sberbank plans to launch crypto products on December 1, 2026. This follows the implementation of a new law regulating digital currencies in the country.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has paid wages in digital rubles for the first time, a significant step in the country’s push toward a state-backed digital currency. This move follows the Bank of Russia’s efforts to integrate the digital ruble into the budget process.
Russia's Sberbank, the country's largest bank, has seen $46 billion in crypto trading and plans to offer loans backed by Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT) once regulators approve. This move highlights the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies in Russia, despite past regulatory uncertainties.
Sber, Russia’s largest bank, will accept Tether (USDT), Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral for loans under the country’s new regulated crypto trading law. This move signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies in Russia despite skepticism about the digital ruble.
Binance provided user data to Russian authorities, which resulted in the arrest of a Ukrainian donor. The exchange claims it complies with lawful requests despite exiting the Russian market in 2023.
The Bank of Russia has approved Bitcoin trading for retail investors, marking a significant shift in the country's stance on digital assets. This move follows years of restrictive policies and could open the market to millions of new investors.
Russia's central bank has allowed trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether for retail investors, while keeping XRP and other cryptocurrencies off-limits. This move comes as part of a broader effort to regulate the crypto market in the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing regulated retail crypto trading. This marks a major shift in Russia's previously restrictive stance on cryptocurrencies, enabling individuals to trade digital assets through licensed platforms. The law, passed on August 6, 2026, will come into effect on November 1, 2026.
The Bank of Russia drafted rules establishing organized trading, equity requirements, and digital depositories for digital asset markets.
The European Union has added HTX and seven other crypto platforms to its sanctions list against Russia. Transactions with these platforms will be banned starting August 23, 2026. The other platforms include EXMO, Rapira, BitPapa, Aifory Pro, WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto, and Exnode.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, plans to introduce a cryptocurrency trading platform by December 1, 2026. This move comes as Russia establishes regulations for crypto market participants and allows crypto assets in foreign trade operations.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is preparing to offer crypto trading services by December 2026. New regulations for crypto trading, custody, and settlement in Russia will take effect on September 1, 2026, with licensing requirements starting in July 2027.
The European Union has included the HTX cryptocurrency exchange in its sanctions against Russia. This move follows similar action by the UK and targets entities defying EU measures. HTX is now one of 18 entities accused of providing crypto services in violation of sanctions.
The EU is considering a ban on third-country crypto service providers for the first time and is targeting 14 crypto companies, which it has not named yet, as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Russia has passed a law allowing crypto trading but limits individual investments to $3,800 per year. The law primarily aims to help companies bypass sanctions and trade internationally.
Russia's parliament has passed its first comprehensive crypto law, creating a state-regulated framework for exchanges and investors. The law establishes state-run platforms to facilitate trade, particularly for sanctioned entities. The law is expected to take effect in 2027, but implementation details remain unclear.
Russia's parliament is close to passing its first comprehensive crypto law, which would license exchanges and allow companies to pay foreign partners in crypto, bypassing Western sanctions. The law also limits individual investments to about $3,800 per year.
Russia's parliament will vote on a crypto regulation bill on July 21, which includes rules for investors and cross-border payments. This could significantly impact how Russians use and trade cryptocurrencies.
Russia's largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, plans to offer Bitcoin and crypto trading, custody, and a digital depository once new regulations are in place. This move is part of a broader trend among major Russian banks entering the crypto market by late 2026 or 2027.
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to introduce crypto wallets into its digital services. The move follows the upcoming implementation of a new law in September that will regulate digital currencies and rights in Russia.
A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token's volumes have fallen sharply this year. The discrepancy highlights ongoing tensions between sanctioned entities and independent data providers.