[Russia's Second Largest Bank VTB Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Services by 2026] Russia's second-largest bank, VTB, plans to offer cryptocurrency trading services through brokerage accounts and is expected to officially launch them by 2026. The head of the bank's brokerage services department revealed at an international investment conference in Moscow that VTB currently provides customers with opportunities to invest in cryptocurrency derivatives and plans to expand into direct investment in digital assets after obtaining regulatory approval. At that time, customers will be able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin through personal investment accounts or regular brokerage accounts.