Sberbank Projects $46 Billion in Crypto Trading as New Regulations Take Effect
Russia's Sberbank anticipates $46 billion in cryptocurrency trading in its first year under new regulations effective September 1, 2026. The bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending, including ether and USDT as collateral, reflecting a significant shift in the country's approach to digital assets.
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Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told state media that trading could hit 4 trillion rubles in its first year, as the bank prepares to broaden crypto-backed lending once regulators sign off.
Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout
Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout Bitcoin trading is expected to be popular in Russia, which is moving fast with regulating the space. This post Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
The Bank of Russia recently included ETH and USDT in a draft list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading on Russian exchanges.
Russia’s largest bank forecasts $46 billion in first-year crypto exchange trading under new rules: report
Sberbank's forecast comes as the country's new crypto regulations are set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2026.