🇷🇺💥 Russia’s Sberbank launches Bitcoin-linked bonds!
On June 2, 2025, Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, introduced structured bonds tied to Bitcoin performance — a huge leap in institutional crypto adoption within the country! 🪙📈
📌 Key highlights:
• Returns depend on BTC/USD and USD/RUB
• Bonds are issued in Russian rubles only
• No crypto wallets or offshore exchanges needed
• Available exclusively to Russian investors
“This is a ‘new world’ of crypto investing — without direct ownership,” said Zozulya, Global Marketing Director at Sberbank.
🔍 BTC Price at time of launch: $104,248.06
📊 Market Cap: $2.07T | Dominance: 63.56%
🕹️ 90-day gain: +25.68%
Experts see this as a Russian answer to Bitcoin ETFs, creating accessible crypto exposure within national regulations — a strategic move with major implications for emerging markets.