🚨🚀 BREAKING🚨: Russia’s Top Stock Exchanges Ready to Launch Crypto Trading by 2026 🇷🇺

Russia’s two largest stock exchanges — the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the St. Petersburg Exchange (SPB) — have confirmed they are prepared to start regulated cryptocurrency trading once the country’s new crypto laws take effect, expected by mid‑2026. �

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📊 Key Highlights:

• Both MOEX and SPB say they already have the technology and systems in place to support crypto trading once the legal framework is enacted. �

• The Central Bank of Russia’s regulatory concept aims to finalize comprehensive crypto legislation by July 1, 2026, replacing previous temporary rules and opening up the market to broader investor participation. �

• Under the proposed rules, retail investors will be able to buy limited amounts of crypto (after passing a knowledge test), while qualified investors will be able to trade without annual caps. �

• Despite the shift toward regulated trading, Russia still prohibits crypto from being used as domestic legal tender — all payments must be in rubles. �

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📈 Why This Matters:

This move marks a significant shift in Russia’s approach to digital assets — from cautious restriction toward formal integration into its financial markets. By bringing crypto trading under regulation, Moscow aims to balance investor protection with demand for digital assets, potentially boosting institutional participation and market transparency. �$