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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.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 26 Jul 2026 and 27 Jul 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
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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4 sources · first reported 26 Jul 2026 · latest 27 Jul 2026
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