Moscow Exchange plans to launch crypto trading on December 1
Russia's Moscow Exchange plans to open cryptocurrency spot trading on December 1, 2026, introducing access to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT alongside specific retail investor restrictions.
Russia's largest bourse, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1, 2026. Moscow Exchange senior managing director Boris Blokhin stated that the platform plans to roll out trading on that date and has already spent a week testing crypto transactions with professional participants, according to CoinMarketCap.[2][6][8][9]
The exchange will support retail spot trading for Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT, according to reporting by Bitcoin.com News, Kalshi Crypto, and Watcher.Guru. However, access will involve regulatory safeguards: unqualified retail investors will be limited to an annual ceiling of 300,000 rubles (roughly $3,600) and must pass a knowledge test before participating.[1][4][7]
Bitcoin Magazine reported that the initiative could allow the Moscow Stock Exchange's 40.1 million clients to invest in digital assets. Meanwhile, Crypto Briefing noted that introducing retail Bitcoin spot trading on MOEX may boost market transparency and regulatory oversight, though it could also restrict broader participation.[3][5]
Key facts
- Moscow Exchange senior managing director Boris Blokhin confirmed plans to launch crypto trading on December 1 after a week of testing with professional participants.
- MOEX is scheduled to launch retail spot trading for Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT on December 1, 2026.
- Unqualified investors face an annual trading limit of 300,000 rubles (around $3,600) and must pass a knowledge test.
- The rollout could open cryptocurrency investment to the Moscow Stock Exchange's 40.1 million clients.
- The exchange's retail Bitcoin spot trading could enhance regulatory oversight and transparency while potentially limiting broader crypto market participation.
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Kalshi Crypto@Kalshi_CryptoPost on X ·
JUST IN: Russia's Moscow Exchange to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading
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CoinMarketCap@CoinMarketCapPost on X ·
ICYMI: 🇷🇺 Moscow Exchange plans to start crypto trading on Dec. 1 and has been testing with professional participants for a week, says senior managing director Boris Blokhin. https://t.co/fRlQw1khTY
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Bitcoin Magazine@BitcoinMagazinePost on X ·
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia's Moscow Stock Exchange will allow its 40.1 million clients to invest in Bitcoin and crypto assets 🚀 https://t.co/ZJOxEPWNNv
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Bitcoin.com News@BitcoinNewsPost on X ·
NEW: 🏦🇷🇺 Russia's Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will enable retail spot trading in #Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT starting December 1, 2026. Unqualified investors face a 300,000-ruble (~$3,600) annual cap and must pass a knowledge test. 🗞️ https://t.co/lB9PRs6GHT https://t.co/TSA5adXfWt
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Crypto BriefingArticle ·
Moscow Exchange opens Bitcoin spot trading to retail investors on December 1 MOEX's Bitcoin spot trading for retail investors may increase regulatory oversight and transparency but could limit broader crypto market participation. The post Moscow Exchange opens Bitcoin spot trading to retail investors on December 1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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BlockNews@blocknewsdotcomPost on X ·
🚨 JUST IN: Russia’s largest stock exchange, Moscow Exchange (MOEX), plans to allow investors to trade cryptocurrencies starting December 1. https://t.co/FuM6EkRn8j
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Watcher.Guru@WatcherGuruPost on X ·
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia's Moscow Exchange to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading on December 1st. https://t.co/a2xz0e8Z9W
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Crypto Rover@cryptoroverPost on X ·
BREAKING: 🇷🇺 Russia’s largest stock exchange, MOEX, to launch Bitcoin and crypto trading on December 1. While the US fails on the CLARITY Act, Russia goes full steam ahead. https://t.co/PpltJgxuS6
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Whale Insider@WhaleInsiderPost on X ·
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia's biggest stock exchange, MOEX, to let investors trade crypto from December 1st. https://t.co/FBFFYdaCMN
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