In a news brief published on 11 November 2026, Odaily reported that the Bank of Russia said Russian exchanges may begin cryptocurrency trading from 22 November 2026, but must first agree trading rules with the regulator.
The Ministry of Justice has registered the Bank of Russia’s order on requirements for organized trading of digital currencies and digital rights. Under that order, an exchange must register cryptocurrency-trading participants, including brokers, trust managers and central counterparties; keep records of orders and completed trades; and monitor trading. It must also calculate price indicators that include the current price, the weighted average price, the market price and the closing price, and report trading information to the Bank of Russia in the same way already used for other assets.
Separately, the Bank of Russia had already finalized rules for retail cryptocurrency trading. Those retail rules are scheduled to take effect on 17 November 2026.
Original report: Odaily, 11 November 2026
