# Bank of Russia

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Russia's Regulated Crypto Framework Takes Effect — The new framework empowers the Bank of Russia to approve tradeable cryptocurrencies and introduces a 300,000-ruble annual purchase limit for non-qualified investors.
- **2026-09-01**: Russia's Regulated Crypto Framework Takes Effect — The new framework empowers the Bank of Russia to approve tradeable cryptocurrencies and introduces a 300,000-ruble annual purchase limit for non-qualified investors.
- **2026-08-30**: Sberbank Reveals BTC, ETH, USDT Collateral Plans — Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov says Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin now and add Ethereum and USDT after the Bank of Russia allows them for public circulation.
- **2026-08-30**: Sberbank Reveals BTC, ETH, USDT Collateral Plans — Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov says Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin now and add Ethereum and USDT after the Bank of Russia allows them for public circulation.
- **2026-08-11**: Bank of Russia announces approved crypto list — BTC, ETH, and USDT are included in the registry for public trading on domestic exchanges.
- **2026-08-04**: President Putin signs crypto law — The federal law establishes a legal framework for regulated cryptocurrency trading in Russia.
- **2026-08**: Banks request crypto transaction rationale — Several large banks, including Sovcombank, begin requiring economic justifications for corporate USDT and crypto transactions.
- **2025-12**: Sberbank Pilots Crypto-Collateralized Lending — Sberbank extends a corporate loan secured by cryptocurrency mined by Intelion Data, using its custody infrastructure to hold the collateral during the loan period.
- **2025-12**: Sberbank Pilots Crypto-Collateralized Lending — Sberbank extends a corporate loan secured by cryptocurrency mined by Intelion Data, using its custody infrastructure to hold the collateral during the loan period.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### Sberbank Plans BTC, ETH, USDT Loans as Russia Sets 300K Ruble Cap
2026-08-31 00:37:02 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Russia's largest bank is preparing to expand crypto-collateralized lending beyond Bitcoin, with Ethereum and USDT pending central bank approval. The move aligns with a new regulatory framework effective September 1 that includes a 300,000-ruble retail purchase cap and knowledge test for non-qualified investors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sberbank-crypto-loans-russia-300k-ruble-cap

### 3 Assets, 1 Bank: Sberbank's BTC, ETH, USDT Loan Push by Sept 1
2026-08-31 00:36:51 · Sector: crypto · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Sberbank's planned acceptance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as loan collateral marks a major institutional step for digital assets in Russia. The bank's Bitcoin model is already live, with Ethereum and Tether to follow once the central bank approves public circulation.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/sberbank-btc-eth-usdt-loan-collateral-russia

### Russia Caps Crypto Trades at 300K RUB: Legal Framework Unpacked
2026-08-12 00:40:52 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Bank of Russia’s crypto listing introduces a tiered legal regime distinguishing qualified and retail investors, while banks tighten compliance on corporate transactions. Legal professionals must navigate nuanced investor protection rules and emerging due diligence requirements.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/russia-crypto-legal-cap-300k-rub

### Russia's 300K Ruble Crypto Cap Opens $3.6K Investment Channel
2026-08-12 00:40:44 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Bank of Russia’s approval of three major cryptos for public trading introduces a capped investment channel, with banks scrutinizing corporate USDT transactions. Implications for capital flows, ruble-denominated crypto markets, and financial sector compliance.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/russia-crypto-cap-300k-ruble-finance

### Russia Whitelists BTC, ETH, USDT for Public Trading with 300K RUB Cap
2026-08-12 00:40:33 · Sector: crypto · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Bank of Russia opens public trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether, applying a 300K ruble annual limit for non-qualified investors. Only assets with five-year pricing history make the cut, signaling institutional acceptance but with retail restrictions.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/russia-crypto-whitelist-btc-eth-usdt

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