Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s main financial venue, launches spot crypto trading for retail investors starting December 1, 2026. Three assets will be available: Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether’s USDT stablecoin, with an annual purchase cap of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,600). Investors must pass a knowledge test before any transaction. Qualified investors enjoy more flexible conditions, with no purchase limits and access to a broader range of digital assets. Analysts estimate that approximately 80% of crypto trading volume will remain in unregulated channels, highlighting the challenges of repatriating offshore crypto activity.
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