Russia's second-largest bank VTB plans to launch cryptocurrency trading services through brokerage accounts in 2026

According to Cryptopolitan, Russia's second-largest bank VTB plans to allow investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through their brokerage accounts. This announcement was made by the head of the bank's brokerage services department at an international investment conference held in Moscow this week.

Currently, VTB is providing clients with the opportunity to invest in cryptocurrency derivatives and plans to offer direct investment channels for digital assets next year. VTB aims to launch cryptocurrency trading services as soon as it receives regulatory approval for this business. Russian financial regulators have hinted that this initiative is likely to be implemented in the coming months. By then, VTB's clients will be able to directly purchase, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in their personal investment accounts or regular brokerage accounts.