Russia Opens Bitcoin Trading, but Its Biggest Exchange Is Under US Sanctions
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Russia legalized Bitcoin trading on Nov. 22, opening the market to retail buyers, but the country's largest exchange remains under US sanctions, limiting access for many traders. The move marks a shift from Russia's earlier restrictive stance on crypto, though the sanctioned exchange's status means liquidity and pricing may be constrained for domestic buyers. The token prices, trading volumes, and total value locked across Russian-linked platforms will be key indicators of how the market absorbs the change. Market participants will watch whether sanctioned venues can bridge to unsanctioned liquidity or whether activity migrates to alternative exchanges.
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