The Moscow Exchange announced plans in April 2025 to launch a dedicated crypto exchange serving only super-qualified investors, reflecting a broader shift in Russia’s crypto policy.

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This latest move reflects Russia’s evolving stance on Bitcoin. In April, the Moscow Exchange also revealed plans to launch a dedicated crypto exchange, though it will cater only to ‘super-qualified investors,’ according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

The country's finance ministry is set to unveil a crypto exchange for highly qualified investors according to reports.