Moscow Exchange to Launch Digital Currency Trading With BTC, ETH and USDT

The Moscow Exchange plans to launch digital currency trading on December 1, 2026, allowing market participants to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. The exchange describes the initiative as Russia's first organised market for digital currencies. London's trading industry is coming home! The launch follows Russia's gradual expansion of regulated crypto trading. In September, the Moscow Exchange introduced perpetual-style futures linked to five crypto indices. Meanwhile, new legislation established licensing requirements and retail investment limits. The Bank of Russia also allowed licensed forex dealers to offer Bitcoin and Ether CFDs to qualified investors, with leverage capped at 1:10.