Update
Moscow Exchange Launches Bitcoin Spot Trading for Retail Investors
Russia’s largest stock exchange, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), is set to launch spot trading in Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether’s USDT stablecoin for retail investors starting December 1, 2026. The launch includes a purchase limit of 300,000 rubles ($3,600) per year and a knowledge test requirement. Qualified investors will have looser rules and access to a wider range of digital assets. The exchange is using Federal Law No. 282-FZ, which took effect on September 1, 2026, and will partner with digital depositories for settlement. The three-asset limit reflects the dominance of Bitcoin and Ether, with USDT as a dollar-linked stablecoin option. Qualified investors will have no purchase limits and access to thousands of tokens, while unregulated platforms will remain for those without purchase limits and tests.