The Central Bank of Russia: The exchange can start cryptocurrency trading as early as November 22, 2026

According to TASS, the Central Bank of Russia stated that the Russian exchange can start cryptocurrency trading from November 22, 2026, but must first reach an agreement with regulatory authorities on trading rules. The Russian Ministry of Justice has registered the Central Bank of Russia's directive regarding organized trading requirements for digital currencies and digital rights.

According to the regulations, exchanges must register participants in cryptocurrency trading such as brokers, trust managers, and central counterparties, maintain records of orders and transactions, and monitor trading. They must also calculate current prices, weighted average prices, market prices, and closing prices, and report trading information to the Central Bank of Russia in the same manner as existing other assets.

Previously, the Central Bank of Russia finalized the rules for retail cryptocurrency trading, which will be implemented starting November 17.