U.S.-Sanctioned Moscow Exchange Will List Bitcoin on Dec. 1 as Russia Pulls Crypto Trading Home

The Moscow Exchange, the largest trading venue in Russia, will begin offering Bitcoin trading services starting December 1. This initiative follows the passage of new national legislation designed to bring digital asset activity under domestic oversight. To manage risk, retail investors will be required to pass specialized tests and will face an annual investment cap of 300,000 rubles. The move is intended to provide a regulated environment for crypto trading while keeping capital within the Russian financial system. Despite international sanctions, the exchange is moving forward with integrating digital assets into its core offerings. This shift highlights Russia's evolving strategy to institutionalize cryptocurrency for both domestic and potentially international settlements.