Sanctioned Moscow Exchange plans BTC and USDT listings
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by CoinDesk ·
Russia’s main exchange, which is under U.S. sanctions, plans to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December. The move is aimed at bringing back crypto trading that Russians have been doing offshore. The listing also stands out because the source says USDT is issued by a company that freezes wallets tied to the U.S. sanctions list.
Key points
- The Moscow Exchange plans to list BTC and USDT.
- The launch is expected in December, according to the report.
- The exchange wants to repatriate crypto trading done outside Russia.
- The report highlights that USDT’s issuer freezes wallets on the U.S. sanctions list.
Why it matters
The plan shows how sanctions can shape where crypto trading happens and which assets are available locally. It also raises questions about stablecoin access, compliance, and market structure in a more restricted environment.
Original headline: “U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December”
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