Russia’s Biggest Bank Sberbank Wins Approval to Trade Bitcoin

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, has received approval to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT under the country's new crypto law. The bank now holds both custody and exchange status and plans to integrate these assets into apps used by 110 million retail clients. This move significantly expands crypto access in Russia and could drive adoption and liquidity, making it a bullish development for the broader market.