Russia’s Central Bank Says Crypto Trading Could Start Nov 22, 2026

Cointime update: Russia’s central bank said crypto trading on Russian exchanges could begin as early as Nov. 22, 2026, provided trading rules are agreed with the regulator in advance. A central bank directive setting requirements for organized trading in digital currencies and digital rights has been registered with the Justice Ministry. Exchanges must register brokers, trustees and central counterparties, keep order and trade books, monitor trading, calculate price indicators and report to the Bank of Russia.