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Russia’s second-largest bank VTB plans to launch cryptocurrency trading services through brokerage accounts in 2026
PANews, December 4—According to Cryptopolitan, Russia’s second-largest bank, VTB, plans to allow investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through its brokerage accounts. At an international investment conference held in Moscow this week, the head of the bank’s brokerage services department announced the news. Currently, VTB is offering clients the opportunity to invest in cryptocurrency derivatives and plans to provide direct investment channels for digital assets next year.
VTB plans to launch its cryptocurrency trading service as soon as it receives regulatory approval for the business. Russian financial regulators have indicated that this move is likely to be implemented in the coming months. At that time, VTB’s clients will be able to directly buy, hold, and sell crypto assets such as Bitcoin through their individual investment accounts or regular brokerage accounts.
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