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SPB Exchange plans to start cryptocurrency trading by end of 2026
SPB Exchange plans to begin organized cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026.
The Russian exchange is building the systems needed to support the trading, including a digital settlement depository.
The cryptocurrencies available will depend on Russian law and Bank of Russia rules, including limits for different types of investors.
The exchange says it will also consider how easily assets can be traded and whether market participants want them.
Russia’s law recognizing cryptocurrencies as property and setting rules for their circulation took effect on September 1, 2026.
The Bank of Russia is responsible for regulating and overseeing the market, and one of its officials has described cryptocurrencies as high-risk investments.
Moscow Exchange separately said it plans to start organized cryptocurrency trading on December 1, 2026.
SPB Exchange plans to launch organized cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026.
The exchange is building the required infrastructure, including a settlement digital depository.
The cryptocurrencies offered will be selected in line with legislation, Bank of Russia rules and investor restrictions.
The exchange says it will also consider liquidity and market demand when selecting digital assets.
Russia’s law legalizing cryptocurrency circulation took effect in part on September 1, 2026.
- Who
- SPB Exchange.
- What
- It plans to launch organized cryptocurrency trading.
- When
- By the end of 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- It is building the required infrastructure and will select assets in line with legal requirements, investor restrictions, liquidity and demand.
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President Vladimir Putin signed a law recognizing digital currencies as property and establishing general requirements for their circulation.
The law’s main provisions came into force.
A Moscow Exchange executive said the exchange planned to launch organized cryptocurrency trading on December 1, and a Bank of Russia official warned that cryptocurrency was high-risk.
SPB Exchange’s plan to begin cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026 was reported.
- Planned launch
- By the end of 2026
- Infrastructure
- Includes a settlement digital depository
- Asset selection
- To reflect legislation, Bank of Russia rules, investor restrictions, liquidity and demand
- Law signed
- August 4, 2026
- Main provisions in force
- September 1, 2026
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