Russia finalizes cryptocurrency trading rules ahead of December market launch
Source Summary
Russia has finalized regulatory rules permitting retail investors to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT through regulated intermediaries. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading in December, following the November 17 implementation of the new rules.
Why it matters
Russia's formalization of crypto trading rules and exchange launch represents a major shift toward regulated digital-asset markets in a country that previously restricted cryptocurrency activity.
