regulationNovember 6, 2026
Bank of Russia Approves List of Cryptocurrencies for Non-Qualified Investors
The Bank of Russia has determined which cryptocurrencies will be available to non-qualified investors. According to the regulator's press release, the list includes bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT.
The regulator's directive takes effect on November 17. From that date, exchanges may allow these assets for public circulation.
Purchases through a single broker, manager or crypto exchange are limited to 300,000 rubles per year. In addition, an investor must pass a test before making a transaction.
For those who hold or exchange cryptocurrency, this means that access to bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for non-qualified investors will involve an annual purchase limit and mandatory testing.