Russia’s largest bank forecasts $46 billion in first-year crypto exchange trading under new rules: report — 2026-08-31

Impact Vector: Crypto Infrastructure · Aug 31, 2026 · 2m

## Short Segments ## Feature Story Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, projects a staggering $46 billion in crypto exchange trading within the first year under new regulations set to take effect on September 1, 2026. This forecast marks a significant shift in Russia's approach to cryptocurrency, as the country moves towards a more regulated digital asset market. Sberbank's Deputy Chairman, Anatoly Popov, shared these insights ahead of the Eastern Economic Forum, highlighting the potential for regulated crypto trading to reach between 3.5 trillion and 4 trillion rubles in its inaugural year…