According to CoinMeta, and as reported by TASS, the Russian Central Bank stated that Russian exchanges could potentially start cryptocurrency trading as early as November 22, 2026, provided that the relevant trading rules are agreed upon in advance with the Central Bank. The directive issued by the Central Bank outlines the requirements for organized trading of digital currencies and digital rights, and this directive has been registered with the Russian Ministry of Justice. Under the directive, exchanges are required to register participants in cryptocurrency trading such as brokers, trust managers, and central counterparties, to maintain order and transaction registers, and to monitor transactions. They are also responsible for calculating price indicators such as current prices, weighted average prices, market prices, and closing prices, and to report transaction progress and results to the Russian Central Bank in accordance with the procedures for other existing assets.