Moscow Exchange, under U.S. sanctions, to list Bitcoin and USDT in December.
Regulation & Gov ·
The Moscow Exchange, which operates under U.S. sanctions, plans to list Bitcoin and USDT in December. The move represents an expansion of cryptocurrency trading options on a major Russian trading venue despite international restrictions on the platform.
The listing would enable direct trading of the two assets on the exchange's platform, adding to existing crypto offerings. This comes as Russia seeks to develop domestic cryptocurrency infrastructure amid geopolitical and economic pressures.
Details about the specific mechanics of the listing—including trading pairs, settlement terms, and whether additional assets may follow—remain unclear. The timeline and viability of the December launch are not yet fully specified.