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Sberbank to Launch Digital Asset Platform by December 1
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Fusion42 · 26 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia's new digital asset framework (effective September 1) enables Sberbank to launch a regulated custody and trading platform by December 1, keeping most transactions off-chain under bank control to ensure regulatory compliance and fund visibility. The platform's closed architecture—blocking direct transfers to external wallets—trades global liquidity for regulatory certainty and faster settlement.
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If you build crypto infrastructure for Russian users or cross-border payments into Russia, Sberbank just became your infrastructure provider—and your customer is now locked into their off-chain system. The December 1 deadline means compliance-first players have six weeks to decide whether to integrate with this closed system or build an alternative before the bank captures the whole market.
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