TechFlow News, May 16: According to Russian financial media RBK, the Moscow Exchange is in discussions with multiple brokerages regarding cryptocurrency trading solutions. It is currently testing a 7×24全天候 trading model and digital asset deposit/withdrawal functionality, and plans to launch dedicated cryptocurrency accounts. However, due to constraints imposed by the clearing system’s operating hours, round-the-clock trading is unlikely to be implemented in the near term.
Meanwhile, Russia’s “Digital Currency and Digital Rights Bill” has passed its first reading. The bill stipulates that Russian citizens may purchase cryptocurrencies only through licensed intermediaries. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies listed for trading must meet stringent criteria—including an average market capitalization exceeding 5 trillion rubles over the past two years, an average daily trading volume exceeding 1 trillion rubles, and a trading history of at least five years—meaning only major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana currently qualify.
