Russia’s VTB Bank to launch crypto trading via brokerage accounts
Dec 3, 2025
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by Lubomir Tassev
for CryptoPolitan

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VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, plans to enable crypto trading via brokerage accounts by 2026, moving from offering crypto derivatives to direct investment. This move indicates a significant shift in traditional banking towards digital assets.
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VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, intends to allow investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through its brokerage accounts. The financial services giant is currently offering clients to invest in crypto derivatives but plans to provide direct exposure to the digital assets next year. VTB set to enter crypto trading market in 2026 Majority state-owned […]