🔹 Russian insurance companies introduce life insurance policies linked to the performance of Bitcoin.

🔹 These new insurance products are based on U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs.

🔹 Moscow Exchange expands its crypto futures offerings with contracts tied to Ethereum funds.

Russian financial institutions are taking bold steps into the crypto space by introducing life insurance policies with returns pegged to the price of Bitcoin—the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This innovation comes as Russian regulators gradually allow broader access to cryptocurrency-related derivatives and ETFs.

Crypto-Powered Insurance Backed by U.S. Bitcoin ETFs

Two major insurers, Renaissance Life and BKS Life Insurance, have entered the Russian market with investment-linked life insurance products tied to cryptocurrencies.

🔹 Renaissance Life is launching a "Cryptocapital" program—a two-year life insurance policy that tracks the performance of Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the U.S.

🔹 The policy offers a 60% return if Bitcoin rises, starting from a minimum investment of 1.5 million rubles (about $19,000).

🔹 If Bitcoin’s price doubles, the client could earn up to 2.4 million rubles before taxes. If the price drops below the deposit amount, the full initial investment is still guaranteed.

BKS Life Insurance offers a three-year policy tied to futures contracts of Bitcoin ETFs, requiring a minimum investment of 3 million rubles (about $38,000). Investors can adjust their crypto asset allocation during the policy term based on market conditions.

Both insurers plan to make these unique crypto insurance products available to qualified investors by the end of the year.

Moscow Exchange Boosts Crypto Derivatives Offering

Alongside the insurance developments, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has ramped up its crypto-related futures market. In June, MOEX began trading Bitcoin ETF futures based on the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock—the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management, with an estimated $70 billion in BTC.

The exchange also announced plans to launch a new index futures contract based on the MOEXBTC Index, which aggregates price data from several major global crypto exchanges.

MOEX CEO Maria Patrikeeva revealed that the exchange is actively working to expand its crypto investment product lineup and is considering futures on other ETFs such as BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF.

The IBIT-based contract has already entered the top 30 most traded futures contracts in Russia, with daily trading volumes reaching 1 billion rubles ($12.7 million).

Regulators Remain Cautious—Access Limited to Professionals

Russia’s financial authorities—including the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance—remain firm that access to cryptocurrency investments and derivatives should be restricted to qualified investors only.

Still, despite regulatory caution, Russians are estimated to hold over $25 billion worth of crypto assets—highlighting strong interest and growing adoption.


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