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Moscow Exchange to launch Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading in December
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Moscow Exchange will start Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT trading on December 1 using its stock-market infrastructure, allowing regulated crypto trading under new Russian laws. Non-qualified investors face purchase limits and testing, and the platform operates amid ongoing Western sanctions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 3 Nov 2026 and 4 Nov 2026.
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You can now access a sanctioned Russian crypto trading platform with strict investor controls and limited size trades. If your business involves cross-border payments, this exchange creates a competitive bottleneck that may demand alternative routes.
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3 sources · first reported 3 Nov 2026 · latest 4 Nov 2026
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