Introduction VTB estimates the Russian market for crypto instruments at several tens of billions of rubles — and the bank intends to capture a significant
- VTB plans to be among the first Russian banks to obtain licenses for crypto-instrument operations following new legislation effective September 1, 2026.
- The bank aims to capture a significant share of Russia's multi-billion ruble crypto market by integrating crypto instruments into its existing digital ecosystem, including the digital ruble and DFAs, and offering institutional custody through a digital depository.
- Key challenges include navigating secondary sanctions, ensuring market liquidity within a regulated perimeter, and gaining recognition for cross-border settlements from partner countries.
Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Institutional adoption, Emerging hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Securities law classification, Banking depository pilots
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