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The Moscow Exchange has announced the timeline for the commencement of cryptocurrency trading., 2026/04/16 15:30:46
The Moscow Exchange plans to commence cryptocurrency operations at the beginning of 2027. This announcement was made by the head of the exchange’s supervisory board, Sergey Shvetsov, during the Exchange Forum. According to Shvetsov, the exchange aims to be technologically prepared to initiate operations immediately after the relevant legislation comes into effect.
The actual preparation for cryptocurrency transactions is expected to be completed by the end of this year, Shvetsov clarified in a conversation with RBC. A representative of the Moscow Exchange believes that the legislative regulations regarding cryptocurrency, currently under consideration by the State Duma, will effectively take effect only from the start of 2026.
Shvetsov identified the target audience for the new financial instruments: the exchange is focusing on Russians who view Bitcoin primarily not as a means of payment, but as an investment product.
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The government submitted a package of regulatory bills for the cryptocurrency market to the State Duma on April 1. If the package is approved, the new regulations are expected to come into effect on July 1.
However, the Duma’s committee on competition protection recommended easing the proposed requirements for cryptocurrency market participants, considering them stricter than those in other countries. Lawmakers pointed out the overly complex conditions for obtaining licenses for crypto exchanges — registration in the Bank of Russia’s registry, capital requirements, technological capabilities, cybersecurity, and transparency standards.
Concurrently with the discussion of these bills, the State Duma adopted amendments to the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation regarding fines for illegal mining in the first reading.
