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08/31/2026

Sberbank Forecasts $46 Billion in Russian Crypto Exchange Trading Under New Law

What happened: Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, projects that regulated crypto exchanges will process 4 trillion rubles (about $46.

Sberbank Forecasts $46 Billion in Russian Crypto Exchange Trading Under New Law

What happened: Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, projects that regulated crypto exchanges will process 4 trillion rubles (about $46.4 billion) in trading volume during their first year of operation under new rules effective September 1, 2026. The law, signed by President Putin, allows only BTC, ETH, and USDT trading on licensed exchanges, with retail investors capped at 300,000 RUB (~$3,800) in annual purchases and subject to a knowledge test. Sberbank plans to launch a crypto wallet and digital asset depository by December 2026.

Why it matters: The forecasted volume signals institutional optimism for Russia's regulated crypto market, but strict retail caps and a limited token whitelist may constrain growth. Analysts caution that much of Russia's crypto activity already occurs offshore, so official figures may underrepresent true demand. The phased rollout and regulatory constraints could shape the region's market structure for years to come.

Source: The Block