Moscow Exchange to launch Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading in December
Moscow Exchange plans to launch crypto trading on Dec. 1 under Russia’s new law, with annual purchase limits for non-qualified investors.
Moscow Exchange, Russia's largest trading platform, has announced plans to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1, offering Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Tether (USDT) to market participants. The exchange will operate under Russia's recently enacted digital asset legislation, which establishes a regulatory framework for crypto transactions within the country. Non-qualified investors will face annual purchase limits under the new rules, though specific cap figures have not yet been publicly disclosed.
The move comes as Russia works to formalize its approach to digital assets following years of regulatory uncertainty. The country passed legislation earlier this year aimed at bringing cryptocurrency activity under state supervision, permitting trading through licensed exchanges while maintaining restrictions on retail investor exposure. Moscow Exchange's participation signals a significant step toward institutional-grade crypto infrastructure within Russia's financial system.
The launch could carry broader implications for crypto market liquidity and adoption in the region, as Moscow Exchange serves as a central hub for Russian equities, bonds, and derivatives. Integration of major digital assets into such an established venue may attract institutional participants who previously avoided unregulated crypto platforms, potentially deepening local market activity in BTC, ETH, and USDT pairs.
Observers will be watching whether additional cryptocurrencies are added following the December rollout, how trading volumes develop in the early weeks, and whether other Russian financial institutions move to follow Moscow Exchange's lead into regulated crypto offerings.
Source: Cointelegraph
