According to Bits media, Russia's largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, announced plans to apply for Digital Depository status and offer crypto asset-related services to clients and other institutions. They also aim to develop public blockchain-based investment products to attract overseas investors. The bank stated that these services will move forward once Russia's crypto asset regulatory laws officially take effect, with retail crypto brokerage services expected to launch as early as late 2026 to early 2027. Additionally, Sberbank and T-Bank have previously announced plans to apply for digital asset custody qualifications. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/alfa-bank-russia-seeks-digital-asset-custody-launch-crypto-services-64258