Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, forecasts that regulated crypto exchanges will handle 3.5 to 4 trillion rubles in their first year of operation, approximately $46 billion. New regulations take effect September 1, 2026, allowing trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT only on licensed platforms. Non-qualified investors face an annual purchase cap of 300,000 rubles, while qualified investors can invest up to 3 million rubles. Sberbank plans to launch its own digital depository and wallet service by December 2026. Regulated trading volume could climb to 7.5 trillion rubles, approximately $87 billion, by 2029.
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