[Russian Central Bank Finalizes Cryptocurrency Trading Rules; Retail Trading to Open November 17] Odaily reports that the Central Bank of Russia has finalized cryptocurrency trading rules, allowing retail investors to trade BTC, ETH, and USDT through regulated intermediaries starting November 17. Non-accredited investors can purchase up to 300,000 rubles worth of cryptocurrency annually through each intermediary, while accredited investors have no purchase limit. All investors must pass a mandatory test before trading. Sberbank of Russia was authorized to offer cryptocurrency trading services in October. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1, initially offering the three cryptocurrencies mentioned above through pilot trading. The Central Bank of Russia stated that direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading will be prohibited from July 1, 2027. Transfers from regulated digital accounts to self-custodied wallets are already prohibited, and the use of cryptocurrencies to purchase goods and services remains banned in Russia. (Cointelegraph)