News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:00 PM
Sberbank Secures Crypto License, Sets Stage for BTC, ETH, USDT Trading
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Sberbank receives crypto exchange approval, preparing to list Bitcoin, Ether and Tether USDt for trading in Russia.
Regulatory Milestone for Russian Crypto Market
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, has been granted a license to operate a crypto exchange, a move that signals the government’s willingness to support digital asset trading.
The bank plans to list Bitcoin, Ether and the stablecoin Tether USDt, aligning its offerings with the most widely traded cryptocurrencies.
The launch, slated for December, may attract institutional investors and increase trading volumes in the Russian crypto ecosystem.
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Market impact
The approval could boost institutional crypto trading in Russia, potentially increasing liquidity for Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT. Traders may monitor Sberbank's launch for pricing impacts and regulatory signals in the region.
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