Moscow Exchange Unveils Plan for Regulated Crypto Trading Platform

Moscow Exchange, Russia's largest trading platform, is planning to establish its own digital depository for cryptocurrency trading and asset management. This move signals a potential shift in how Russian retail investors access digital assets through regulated infrastructure.

The planned digital depository would function similarly to traditional securities depositories but for cryptocurrencies. Users would be able to buy, sell, and hold digital assets through their existing brokerage apps and securities firm platforms, improving accessibility for retail investors.

By leveraging the infrastructure of Moscow Exchange, the platform aims to bring institutional-grade reliability to the crypto market, addressing custody concerns and providing a safer environment for asset storage compared to unregulated exchanges or self-custody methods.