Russia's Sberbank Says It's Ready to Launch Crypto Trading Once Rules and Exchange Market Are in Place

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, says it is prepared to roll out cryptocurrency trading services once a regulatory framework and organized exchange trading are introduced, according to state news agency TASS. Speaking at a Moscow Exchange forum, Senior Vice President Ruslan Vesterovsky said exchange-based trading could boost liquidity and narrow bid-ask spreads. He added that existing market infrastructure could also support offerings such as margin trading and AI-driven investment strategies.